Joseph Jacobs books in order
Australian folklorist, historian and writer
- Lived
- 1854–1916
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 20
Joseph Jacobs published 5 short story collections, 5 non-fiction books, 6 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with English Fairy Tales (1890). The best-known is Indian Fairy Tales (1892).
Updated September 2026
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Indian Fairy Tales
Joseph Jacobs's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
English Fairy Tales (1890)
Indian Fairy Tales (1892)
More Celtic Fairy Tales (1894)
Europa's Fairy Book (1895)
Celtic Fairy Tales (1899)
Non-fiction in order
George Eliot, Matthew Arnold, Browning, Newman (1891)
The Jews of Angevin England (1893)
Jewish Ideals, and Other Essays (1896)
Jewish Contributions to Civilization: An Estimate (1919)
Children's books in order
Childe Rowland (1890)
More English Fairy Tales (1894)
The Book of Wonder Voyages (1896)
Johnny-cake (1933)
Favorite Fairy Tales Told in England (1959)
The Fables of Aesop
Other books in order
Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales (1900)
The Jewish Encyclopedia (1900)
European Folk and Fairy Tales (1916)
Folk and Fairy Tales (1935)
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About Joseph Jacobs
Joseph Jacobs was an Australian-born folklorist, literary critic and historian who became a notable collector and publisher of English folklore.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joseph Jacobs FAQ
- How many books has Joseph Jacobs written?
- Joseph Jacobs published 5 short story collections, 5 non-fiction books, 6 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joseph Jacobs's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Indian Fairy Tales.
- What is Joseph Jacobs's last book?
- Celtic Fairy Tales (1899).
- What is Joseph Jacobs's most famous book?
- Indian Fairy Tales (1892) is Joseph Jacobs's most widely read book.
- Can I read Joseph Jacobs's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Joseph Jacobs 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.