John Marston published 4 plays, beginning with The Malcontent (1603).
Updated September 2026
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The Malcontent
John Marston's most-read book.
Plays in order
The Malcontent (1603)
The London Prodigal (1605), with Michael Drayton and Ben Jonson
Antonio's Revenge (1965)
Antonio and Mellida; Antonio's Revenge; the Malcontent; the Dutch Courtesan; Sophonisba (1997)
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About John Marston
John Marston was an English playwright, poet and satirist during the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods. His career as a writer lasted only a decade. His work is remembered for its energetic and often obscure style, its contributions to the development of a distinctively Jacobean style in poetry, and its idiosyncratic vocabulary.
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John Marston FAQ
- How many books has John Marston written?
- John Marston published 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Marston's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Malcontent.
- What is John Marston's last book?
- The London Prodigal (1605).
- What is John Marston's most famous book?
- The Malcontent (1603) is John Marston's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Marston's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by John Marston 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.