James George Frazer books in order
Scottish social anthropologist
- Lived
- 1854–1941
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 26
James George Frazer published 1 novel, 15 non-fiction books and 10 other books, beginning with The Golden Bough (1890).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James George Frazer
Standalone novels in order
The Book of Fantasy (1940)
Non-fiction in order
Totemism (1887)
The Golden Bough (1890)
Adonis, Attis, Osiris (1906)
Myth, Legend and Custom in the Old Testament (1911)
Folk-lore in the Old Testament (1918)
The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead (1922)
Man, God and Immortality (1927)
Graecia Antiqua (1930)
Adonis (1932)
Spirits of the Corn and the Wild Vol I (1933)
Creation and Evolution in Primitive Cosmogonies and Other Pieces (1935)
Aftermath (1936)
Psyche's Task (1939)
The Fear of the Dead in Primitive Religion (2000)
Description of Greece
Other books in order
Lectures on the Early History of the Kingship (1905)
Totemism and Exogamy (1910)
The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings (1911)
The Magical Origin of Kings (1920)
Myths of the Origin of Fire (1930)
Greece and Rome (1937)
Totemica (1937)
Anthologia Anthropologica (1938)
The Native Races of Asia and Europe (1939)
The Native Races of Australasia, Including Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, New Guinea, and Indonesia (1975)
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About James George Frazer
Sir James George Frazer was a Scottish social anthropologist and folklorist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James George Frazer FAQ
- How many books has James George Frazer written?
- James George Frazer published 1 novel, 15 non-fiction books and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James George Frazer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Golden Bough.
- What is James George Frazer's last book?
- The Book of Fantasy (1940).
- What is James George Frazer's most famous book?
- The Golden Bough (1890) is James George Frazer's most widely read book.
- Can I read James George Frazer's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by James George Frazer 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.