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Horace Walpole books in order

English writer and politician

Lived
1717–1797
Country
United Kingdom
Books
11
Also writes as
Onuphrio Muralto

Horace Walpole published 1 novella, 6 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with The Castle of Otranto (1764).

Updated September 2026

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Novellas in order

  1. The Castle of Otranto (1764)

    114 pages★ 3.4 (17 ratings)

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Non-fiction in order

  1. A Catalogue of the Royal and Noble Authors of England (1758)

    269 pages

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  2. Anecdotes of Painting in England (1762)

    262 pages

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  3. Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third (1768)

    134 pages

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  4. A Catalogue of Engravers, Who Have Been Born, or Resided in England (1782)

    230 pages

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  5. Essay on Modern Gardening (1785)

    94 pages

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  6. Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, to Sir Horace Mann, British Envoy at the Court of Tuscany (1833)

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Poetry in order

  1. Fugitive Pieces in Verse and Prose (1758)

    219 pages

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Plays in order

  1. The Mysterious Mother (1781)

    95 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Reminiscences (1830)

    166 pages

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  2. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford (1840)

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About Horace Walpole

Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, better known as Horace Walpole, was a British Whig politician, writer, historian and antiquarian.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Horace Walpole FAQ

How many books has Horace Walpole written?
Horace Walpole published 1 novella, 6 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Horace Walpole's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Castle of Otranto.
What is Horace Walpole's last book?
Essay on Modern Gardening (1785).
What is Horace Walpole's most famous book?
The Castle of Otranto (1764) is Horace Walpole's most widely read book.
Does Horace Walpole write under a pen name?
Yes: Horace Walpole has also published as Onuphrio Muralto.
Can I read Horace Walpole's books for free?
Yes. 20 books by Horace Walpole 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.