John Florio books in order
English linguist and lexicographer
- Lived
- 1553–1625
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
John Florio published 5 books, beginning with Florios Second Frutes (1591).
Updated September 2026
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Florios Second Frutes
John Florio's most-read book.
Other books in order
Florios Second Frutes (1591)
A Worlde of Wordes (1598)
Qveen Anna's New World of Words (1611)
Vocabolario Italiano & Inglese (1659)
Vocabolario Italiano & Inglese, a Dictionary Italian & English (1659)
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About John Florio
Giovanni Florio, known as John Florio, was an English humanist, linguist, writer, translator, lexicographer, and language tutor. Born in London, he spent much of his childhood and youth in continental Europe after his family left England during the reign of Mary I, returning to London in the early 1570s. He died of plague in Fulham, London.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Florio FAQ
- How many books has John Florio written?
- John Florio published 5 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Florio's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Florios Second Frutes.
- What is John Florio's last book?
- Qveen Anna's New World of Words (1611).
- What is John Florio's most famous book?
- Florios Second Frutes (1591) is John Florio's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Florio's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by John Florio is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.