Henry Wadsworth Longfellow books in order
American poet and educator
- Lived
- 1807–1882
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 32
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 16 poetry collections, 3 plays and 8 other books, beginning with The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1846). The best-known is Evangeline (1847).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Standalone novels in order
The Village Blacksmith (1841)
Hyperion (1844)
Novellas in order
Kavanagh (1849)
Non-fiction in order
Outre-mer (1833)
Children's books in order
The Song of Hiawatha (1855)
Poetry in order
Voices of the Night (1839)
Ballads and Other Poems (1842)
The Poets and Poetry of Europe (1846)
Evangeline (1847)
The Seaside and the Fireside (1850)
Tales of a Wayside Inn (1863)
The New-England Tragedies (1868)
The Hanging of the Crane (1874)
Poems of Places Oceana 1 V.; England 4; Scotland 3 V: Iceland, Switzerland, Greece, Russia, Asia (1876)
The Skeleton in Armor (1877)
Poems of Places (1878)
Poems of America (1882)
The Children's Hour (1882)
Poems and Other Writings (2000)
Plays in order
The Divine Tragedy (1871)
Christus (1872)
The Masque of Pandora (1875)
Other books in order
Flower-de-luce (1867)
The Building of the Ship (1869)
Hyperion, and Kavanagh (1872)
Aftermath (1873)
Ultima Thule (1880)
The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri (1883)
A Psalm of Life (1892)
From Day to Day with Longfellow (1910)
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About Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator. His original works include the poems "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was the first American to completely translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and was one of the fireside poets from New England.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow FAQ
- How many books has Henry Wadsworth Longfellow written?
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 16 poetry collections, 3 plays and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Evangeline.
- What is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's last book?
- Kavanagh (1849).
- What is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's most famous book?
- Evangeline (1847) is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's most widely read book.
- Can I read Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's books for free?
- Yes. 16 books by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.