John Keats published 3 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Poetical Works of John Keats (1817).
Updated September 2026
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The Poetical Works of John Keats
John Keats's most-read book.
Poetry in order
The Poetical Works of John Keats (1817)
Endymion (1818)
Poetical Works (1854)
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The Eve of St. Agnes (1856)
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About John Keats
John Keats was an English poet of the second generation of Romantic poets, along with Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley. His poems had been in publication for less than four years when he died of tuberculosis at the age of 25. They were indifferently received in his lifetime, but his fame grew rapidly after his death. By the end of the century, he was placed in the canon of English literature, strongly influencing many writers of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood; the Encyclopædia Britannica of 1888 described his "Ode to a Nightingale" as "one of the final masterpieces".
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John Keats FAQ
- How many books has John Keats written?
- John Keats published 3 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Keats's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Poetical Works of John Keats.
- What is John Keats's last book?
- Endymion (1818).
- What is John Keats's most famous book?
- The Poetical Works of John Keats (1817) is John Keats's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Keats's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by John Keats 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.