Israel Zangwill books in order
British Zionist author
- Lived
- 1864–1926
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 29
Israel Zangwill published 16 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 5 other books, beginning with The Big Bow Mystery (1892).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Israel Zangwill
Standalone novels in order
Children of the Ghetto (1892)
Le Mystère De Big Bow (1892)
The Old Maids' Club (1892)
The King of Schnorrers (1894)
The Master (1895)
Ghetto Tragedies (1898)
The Celibates' Club (1898)
The Mantle of Elijah (1900)
Italian Fantasies (1910)
The War God (1911)
The Next Religion (1912)
Plaster Saints (1914)
Jinny the Carrier (1919)
The Grey Wig (1923)
Speeches, Articles and Letters of Israel Zangwill (1937)
Novellas in order
The Big Bow Mystery (1892)
Short story collections in order
"They That Walk in Darkness" (1899)
Dreamers of the Ghetto (1906)
Ghetto Comedies (1921)
Non-fiction in order
The War for the World (1916)
The Voice of Jerusalem (1920)
Poetry in order
Without Prejudice (1896)
Plays in order
The Melting Pot (1909)
Other books in order
Merely Mary Ann (play) (1893)
Blind Children (1903)
The Principle of Nationalities (1917)
Chosen Peoples (1918)
The Jewish Pogroms in Ukraine: Authoritative Statements on the Question of (1919)
About Israel Zangwill
Israel Zangwill was a British author at the forefront of Zionism during the late 19th century, and as such was a close associate of Theodor Herzl. He later rejected the search for a Jewish homeland in Palestine and became the prime thinker behind the Jewish territorial movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Israel Zangwill FAQ
- How many books has Israel Zangwill written?
- Israel Zangwill published 16 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Israel Zangwill's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Big Bow Mystery.
- What is Israel Zangwill's last book?
- The Grey Wig (1923).
- What is Israel Zangwill's most famous book?
- The Big Bow Mystery (1892) is Israel Zangwill's most widely read book.
- Can I read Israel Zangwill's books for free?
- Yes. 16 books by Israel Zangwill 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.