John Donne books in order
English poet and cleric
- Lived
- 1572–1631
- Country
- England
- Books
- 7
John Donne published 3 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Poems of John Donne (1633).
Updated September 2026
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Poems of John Donne
John Donne's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Pseudo-martyr (1610)
Biathanatos (1644)
Poetry in order
Poems of John Donne (1633)
Holy Sonnets (1938)
Other books in order
Ignatius His Conclave (1970)
The Flea (1977)
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About John Donne
John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London (1621–1631). He is considered the preeminent representative of the metaphysical poets. His poetical works are noted for their metaphorical and sensual style and include sonnets, love poems, religious poems, Latin translations, epigrams, elegies, songs and satires. He is also known for his sermons.
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John Donne FAQ
- How many books has John Donne written?
- John Donne published 3 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Donne's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poems of John Donne.
- What is John Donne's last book?
- Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions (1624).
- What is John Donne's most famous book?
- Poems of John Donne (1633) is John Donne's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Donne's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by John Donne 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.