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English essayist, poet, playwright and politician

Lived
1672–1719
Country
England
Books
7

Joseph Addison published 3 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 2 other books, beginning with Cato (1713).

Updated September 2026

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Years 1701, 1702, 1703 (1705)

    304 pages

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  2. The Evidences of the Christian Religion (1730)

    294 pages

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  3. The Free-holder (1732)

    347 pages

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Plays in order

  1. Cato (1713)

    69 pages★ 4.8 (5 ratings)

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  2. Cato. a Tragedy. as It Is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane (1713)

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Other books in order

  1. The Drummer (1716)

    66 pages

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  2. Notes Upon the Twelve Books of Paradise Lost (1719)

    148 pages

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About Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison was a British writer and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and conventional classical images of the 17th century. Addison is also famous for his play Cato, a Tragedy, written in 1712.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Joseph Addison FAQ

How many books has Joseph Addison written?
Joseph Addison published 3 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Joseph Addison's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cato.
What is Joseph Addison's last book?
Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Years 1701, 1702, 1703 (1705).
What is Joseph Addison's most famous book?
Cato (1713) is Joseph Addison's most widely read book.
Can I read Joseph Addison's books for free?
Yes. 14 books by Joseph Addison 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.