Lord Byron published 4 novels, 3 non-fiction books, 9 poetry collections, 5 plays and 8 other books, beginning with Selected Poems of Lord Byron (1800). The best-known is Don Juan (1819).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lord Byron
Standalone novels in order
Hours of Idleness (1807)
Don Juan (1819)
The Irish Avatar (Sep 1821)
The Vision of Judgment (1822)
Non-fiction in order
The Poetical Works of Lord Byron (1813)
Letters and Journals of Lord Byron (1830)
The Life, Letters and Journals of Lord Byron (1866)
Poetry in order
Selected Poems of Lord Byron (1800)
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (1812)
The Bride of Abydos (Dec 1813)
The Corsair (1814)
Hebrew Melodies (1815)
The Prophecy of Dante (1821)
The Works of Lord Byron Including the Suppressed Poems (1831)
Tales and Poems (1849)
Armenian Exercises and Poetry (1870)
Plays in order
Manfred (1817)
Cain (1821)
Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice (1821)
Sardanapalus (1821)
The Two Foscari (1821)
Other books in order
English Bards and Scotch Reviewers (1809)
The Giaour (1813)
Lara (1814)
The Siege of Corinth (1816)
The Works of Lord Byron (1816)
Mazeppa (1819)
Werner (1823)
Cain, a Mystery (1830)
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About Lord Byron
George Noel Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, was a British poet. He was one of the major figures of the Romantic movement, and is regarded as being among the greatest British poets. Among his best-known works are the lengthy narratives Don Juan and Childe Harold's Pilgrimage; many of his shorter lyrics in Hebrew Melodies also became popular.
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Lord Byron FAQ
- How many books has Lord Byron written?
- Lord Byron published 4 novels, 3 non-fiction books, 9 poetry collections, 5 plays and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lord Byron's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Don Juan.
- What is Lord Byron's last book?
- The Vision of Judgment (1822).
- What is Lord Byron's most famous book?
- Don Juan (1819) is Lord Byron's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lord Byron's books for free?
- Yes. 11 books by Lord Byron 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.