John Dryden published 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 5 poetry collections, 13 plays and 8 other books, beginning with All for Love (1692).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Dryden
Novellas in order
Troilus and Cressida (1679)
Non-fiction in order
Essay of Dramatick Poesie (1668)
Poetry in order
Annus Mirabilis (1667)
Absalom & Achitophel (1681)
Miscellany Poems (1684)
Fables, Ancient and Modern (1700)
Alexander's Feast (1750)
Plays in order
The Indian Emperour (1667)
The Wild Gallant (1669)
The Indian Emperor (1670)
The Conquest of Granada by the Spaniards (1672)
The State of Innocence (1678)
Oedipus (1679)
The Duke of Guise (1683)
Marriage À La Mode (1684)
Aureng-zebe (1685)
Don Sebastian, King of Portugal (1690)
All for Love (1692)
Cleomenes, the Spartan Heroe (1692)
Amphitryon (1706)
Other books in order
The Rival Ladies (1664)
Sr. Martin Mar-all (1668)
Tyrannick Love (1670)
An Evening's Love (1671)
The Kind Keeper (1680)
The Spanish Fryar; Or; the Discovery (1681)
The Hind And The Panther (1687)
Mac Flecknoe (1924)
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The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 12
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 10
The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 2
The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 13
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 11
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 15
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07
The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 08
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About John Dryden
John Dryden was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who in 1668 was appointed England's first Poet Laureate. He is seen as dominating the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Romantic writer Sir Walter Scott called him "Glorious John".
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John Dryden FAQ
- How many books has John Dryden written?
- John Dryden published 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 5 poetry collections, 13 plays and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Dryden's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with All for Love.
- What is John Dryden's last book?
- Troilus and Cressida (1679).
- What is John Dryden's most famous book?
- All for Love (1692) is John Dryden's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Dryden's books for free?
- Yes. 23 books by John Dryden 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.