Logan Pearsall Smith books in order
British American-born writer
- Lived
- 1865–1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
Logan Pearsall Smith published 3 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with The Youth of Parnassus, and Other Stories (1895). The best-known is Words and Idioms (1925).
Updated September 2026
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Words and Idioms
Logan Pearsall Smith's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Reperusals and Re-collections (1936)
Unforgotten Years (1938)
On Reading Shakespeare (1946)
Other books in order
The Life and Letters of Sir Henry Wotton (1907)
The English Language (1912)
A Treasury of English Prose (1919)
English Idioms (1923)
Words and Idioms (1925)
Robert Bridges (1931)
A Chime of Words (1984)
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About Logan Pearsall Smith
Lloyd Logan Pearsall Smith was an American-born British essayist and critic. Harvard and Oxford educated, he was known for his aphorisms and epigrams, and was an expert on 17th century divines. His Words and Idioms made him an authority on correct English language usage. He wrote his autobiography, Unforgotten Years, in 1938.
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Logan Pearsall Smith FAQ
- How many books has Logan Pearsall Smith written?
- Logan Pearsall Smith published 3 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Logan Pearsall Smith's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Words and Idioms.
- What is Logan Pearsall Smith's last book?
- On Reading Shakespeare (1946).
- What is Logan Pearsall Smith's most famous book?
- Words and Idioms (1925) is Logan Pearsall Smith's most widely read book.
- Can I read Logan Pearsall Smith's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Logan Pearsall Smith 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.