Portrait of Joseph Plunkett

Joseph Plunkett books in order

Irish nationalist, poet, journalist and 1916 Easter Rising leader

Lived
1887–1916
Country
United Kingdom
Books
3

Joseph Plunkett published 2 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Circle and the Sword (1911).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Joseph Plunkett

Poetry in order

  1. Poems (1916)

    95 pages

  2. The Poems of Joseph Mary Plunkett (1916)

    95 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Circle and the Sword (1911)

About Joseph Plunkett

Joseph Mary Plunkett was an Irish republican, poet and journalist. As a leader of the 1916 Easter Rising, he was one of the seven signatories to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. Plunkett married Grace Gifford in 1916, seven hours before his execution.

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

Joseph Plunkett FAQ

How many books has Joseph Plunkett written?
Joseph Plunkett published 2 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Joseph Plunkett's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Circle and the Sword.
What is Joseph Plunkett's last book?
The Poems of Joseph Mary Plunkett (1916).
What is Joseph Plunkett's most famous book?
The Circle and the Sword (1911) is Joseph Plunkett's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.