Letitia Elizabeth Landon books in order
British poet and novelist
- Lived
- 1802–1838
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Iole, L.E.L.
Letitia Elizabeth Landon published 3 novels and 1 poetry collection, beginning with The Troubadour (1825).
Updated September 2026
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The Troubadour
Letitia Elizabeth Landon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Francesca Carrara (1834)
The Poetical Works of Letitia Elizabeth Landon (1839)
Lady Anne Granard (1842)
Poetry in order
The Troubadour (1825)
About Letitia Elizabeth Landon
Letitia Elizabeth Landon was an English poet and novelist, better known by her initials L.E.L. Her first major breakthrough came with The Improvisatrice and she developed the metrical romance towards the Victorian ideal of the Victorian monologue, influencing fellow English writers such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, Alfred Tennyson and Christina Rossetti. Her influence can also be found in the United States, where she was very popular. Edgar Allan Poe regarded her genius as self-evident.
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Letitia Elizabeth Landon FAQ
- How many books has Letitia Elizabeth Landon written?
- Letitia Elizabeth Landon published 3 novels and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Letitia Elizabeth Landon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Troubadour.
- What is Letitia Elizabeth Landon's last book?
- The Poetical Works of Letitia Elizabeth Landon (1839).
- What is Letitia Elizabeth Landon's most famous book?
- The Troubadour (1825) is Letitia Elizabeth Landon's most widely read book.
- Does Letitia Elizabeth Landon write under a pen name?
- Yes: Letitia Elizabeth Landon has also published as Iole and L.E.L..
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.