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American poet, diplomat, politician and businessman

Lived
1754–1812
Country
United States
Books
11

Joel Barlow published 4 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 4 other books, beginning with The Vision of Columbus (1793).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Joel Barlow

Non-fiction in order

  1. Advice to the Privileged Orders in the Several States of Europe (1792)

    118 pages

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  2. Advice to the Privileged Orders in the Several States of Europe Resulting from the Necessity and Propriety of a General Revolution in the Principle of Government (1792)

    101 pages

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  3. The Hasty-pudding (1796)

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  4. The Political Writings of Joel Barlow (1796)

    258 pages

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Poetry in order

  1. A Letter to the National Convention of France (1790)

    87 pages

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  2. The Vision of Columbus (1793)

    288 pages

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  3. The Columbiad (1807)

    398 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David (1786)

    348 pages

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  2. Psalms, Carefully Suited to the Christian Worship in the United States of America (1787)

    310 pages

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  3. Prospectus of a National Institution, to Be Established in the United States (1806)

    44 pages

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  4. The Columbiad: A Poem (1809)

    340 pages

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About Joel Barlow

Joel Barlow was an American poet, diplomat, and politician. In politics, he supported the French Revolution and was an ardent Jeffersonian republican.

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

Joel Barlow FAQ

How many books has Joel Barlow written?
Joel Barlow published 4 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Joel Barlow's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Vision of Columbus.
What is Joel Barlow's last book?
The Political Writings of Joel Barlow (1796).
What is Joel Barlow's most famous book?
The Vision of Columbus (1793) is Joel Barlow's most widely read book.
Can I read Joel Barlow's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Joel Barlow is 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.