John Berryman books in order
American poet and scholar
- Lived
- 1914–1972
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
John Berryman published 3 novels, 4 poetry collections, 1 play and 4 other books, beginning with Stephen Crane (1950). The best-known is The Dream Songs (1969).
Updated September 2026
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The Dream Songs
John Berryman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Stephen Crane (1950)
The Dream Songs (1969)
Recovery (1973)
Poetry in order
Homage to Mistress Bradstreet (1964)
Short Poems (1967)
sonnets (1967)
Collected Poems 1937-1971 (1991)
Plays in order
Love & Fame (1970)
Other books in order
77 Dream Songs (1964)
The Bahamas (1980)
Relevant Search (2016)
Only Sing
About John Berryman
John Allyn McAlpin Berryman was an American poet and scholar. He was a major figure in American poetry in the second half of the 20th century and is considered a key figure in the "confessional" school of poetry. His 77 Dream Songs (1964) won the 1965 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
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John Berryman FAQ
- How many books has John Berryman written?
- John Berryman published 3 novels, 4 poetry collections, 1 play and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Berryman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Dream Songs.
- What is John Berryman's last book?
- Recovery (1973).
- What is John Berryman's most famous book?
- The Dream Songs (1969) is John Berryman's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.