Jacob Cats books in order
Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician
- Lived
- 1577–1660
- Country
- Dutch Republic
- Books
- 1
Jacob Cats published 1 poetry collection, beginning with Self-conflict, Or, the Powerful Motions Between the Flesh & Spirit (1625).
Updated September 2026
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Self-conflict, Or, the Powerful Motions Between the Flesh & Spirit
Jacob Cats's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Self-conflict, Or, the Powerful Motions Between the Flesh & Spirit (1625)
About Jacob Cats
Jacob Cats was a Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician. He is most famous for his emblem books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jacob Cats FAQ
- How many books has Jacob Cats written?
- Jacob Cats published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jacob Cats's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Self-conflict, Or, the Powerful Motions Between the Flesh & Spirit.
- What is Jacob Cats's last book?
- Self-conflict, Or, the Powerful Motions Between the Flesh & Spirit (1625).
- What is Jacob Cats's most famous book?
- Self-conflict, Or, the Powerful Motions Between the Flesh & Spirit (1625) is Jacob Cats's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.