John Flaxman books in order
English artist
- Lived
- 1755–1826
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 10
John Flaxman published 2 poetry collections and 8 other books, beginning with The Iliad of Homer (1793).
Updated September 2026
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The Iliad of Homer
John Flaxman's most-read book.
Poetry in order
The Iliad of Homer (1793)
Compositions from the Works, Days and Theogony of Hesiod (1817)
Other books in order
Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus (1800)
The Odyssey of Homer (1800)
The Iliad of Homer Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.a. Sculptor, London (1805)
Compositions of John Flaxman (1807)
The Vision (1814)
Anatomical Studies of the Bones and Muscles (1833)
Dante (1855)
Lectures on Sculpture (1874)
About John Flaxman
John Flaxman was an English sculptor and draughtsman who was a leading figure in British and European Neoclassicism. Early in his career, he worked as a modeller for Josiah Wedgwood's pottery. He spent several years in Rome, where he produced his first book illustrations. He was a prolific maker of funerary monuments.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Flaxman FAQ
- How many books has John Flaxman written?
- John Flaxman published 2 poetry collections and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Flaxman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Iliad of Homer.
- What is John Flaxman's last book?
- Compositions from the Works, Days and Theogony of Hesiod (1817).
- What is John Flaxman's most famous book?
- The Iliad of Homer (1793) is John Flaxman's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.