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Matthew Gregory Lewis books in order

English novelist and dramatist

Lived
1775–1818
Country
United Kingdom
Books
8
Also writes as
Monk Lewis

Matthew Gregory Lewis published 3 novels, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 3 other books, beginning with The Monk (1796).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Matthew Gregory Lewis

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Monk (1796)

    445 pages★ 3.8 (5 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. The Bravo of Venice (1805)

    340 pages

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  3. Romantic Tales (1808)

    215 pages

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Poetry in order

  1. Tales of Wonder (1801)

    314 pages

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Plays in order

  1. Alfonso, King of Castile (Nov 1801)

    111 pages

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Other books in order

  1. The Castle Spectre (1798)

    93 pages

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  2. Adelgitha (1808)

    79 pages

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  3. One O'clock! (1811)

    66 pages

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About Matthew Gregory Lewis

Matthew Gregory Lewis was an English novelist and dramatist, whose writings are often classified as "Gothic horror". He was frequently referred to as "Monk" Lewis, because of the success of his 1796 Gothic novel The Monk. He also worked as a diplomat, politician and an estate owner in Jamaica.

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

Matthew Gregory Lewis FAQ

How many books has Matthew Gregory Lewis written?
Matthew Gregory Lewis published 3 novels, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Matthew Gregory Lewis's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Monk.
What is Matthew Gregory Lewis's last book?
Romantic Tales (1808).
What is Matthew Gregory Lewis's most famous book?
The Monk (1796) is Matthew Gregory Lewis's most widely read book.
Does Matthew Gregory Lewis write under a pen name?
Yes: Matthew Gregory Lewis has also published as Monk Lewis.
Which Matthew Gregory Lewis books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Monk (film, 1972).
Can I read Matthew Gregory Lewis's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Matthew Gregory Lewis 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.