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Katharine Lee Bates books in order

American poet and songwriter

Lived
1859–1929
Country
United States
Books
7

Katharine Lee Bates published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with The English Religious Drama (1893). The best-known is Romantic Legends of Spain (1909).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Katharine Lee Bates

Short story collections in order

  1. Romantic Legends of Spain (1909)

    271 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. American Literature (1907)

    350 pages

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Children's books in order

  1. America the Beautiful (1911)

    305 pages

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  2. In Sunny Spain with Pilarica and Rafael (1913)

    300 pages

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Plays in order

  1. The English Religious Drama (1893)

    254 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Norse Stories (1902)

    304 pages

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  2. Ballad Book (1915)

    230 pages

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About Katharine Lee Bates

Katharine Lee Bates was an American author and poet, chiefly remembered for her anthem "America the Beautiful", but also for her many books and articles on social reform, on which she was a noted speaker.

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

Katharine Lee Bates FAQ

How many books has Katharine Lee Bates written?
Katharine Lee Bates published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Katharine Lee Bates's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Romantic Legends of Spain.
What is Katharine Lee Bates's last book?
Romantic Legends of Spain (1909).
What is Katharine Lee Bates's most famous book?
Romantic Legends of Spain (1909) is Katharine Lee Bates's most widely read book.
Can I read Katharine Lee Bates's books for free?
Yes. 4 books by Katharine Lee Bates are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Authors like Katharine Lee Bates

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