Leigh Hunt published 1 novel, 8 non-fiction books, 8 poetry collections and 11 other books, beginning with Coaches and Coaching (1800). The best-known is The Autobiography of Leigh Hunt (1850).
Updated September 2026
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The Autobiography of Leigh Hunt
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Standalone novels in order
The Round Table (1817), with William Hazlitt
Non-fiction in order
Essays (1800)
Critical Essays on the Performers of the London Theatres (1807)
Lord Byron and Some of His Contemporaries (1828)
The Seer (1840)
The Town (1848)
The Autobiography of Leigh Hunt (1850)
Table-talk (1851)
The Old Court Suburb (1855)
Poetry in order
The Feast of the Poets (1810)
The Story of Rimini (1816)
Imagination and Fancy (1844)
Stories from the Italian Poets, with Lives of the Writers (1846)
Wit and Humour (1846)
Wit and Humour, Selected from the English Poets (1846)
Other books in order
Coaches and Coaching (1800)
Juvenilia (1801)
The Descent of Liberty (1815)
The Palfrey (1842)
One Hundred Romances of Real Life (1843)
Men, Women, and Books (1847)
A Book for a Corner (1849)
A Day by the Fire (1869)
Essays by Leigh Hunt (1887)
The Essays of Leigh Hunt (1888)
The Autobiography of Leigh Hunt, with Reminiscences of Friends and Contemporaries, and with Thornton Hunt's Introduction and Postscript, Newly Edited by Roger Ingpen (1903)
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About Leigh Hunt
James Henry Leigh Hunt, best known as Leigh Hunt, was an English critic, essayist and poet.
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Leigh Hunt FAQ
- How many books has Leigh Hunt written?
- Leigh Hunt published 1 novel, 8 non-fiction books, 8 poetry collections and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leigh Hunt's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Autobiography of Leigh Hunt.
- What is Leigh Hunt's last book?
- The Old Court Suburb (1855).
- What is Leigh Hunt's most famous book?
- The Autobiography of Leigh Hunt (1850) is Leigh Hunt's most widely read book.
- Can I read Leigh Hunt's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Leigh Hunt 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.