Nathaniel Parker Willis published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 10 non-fiction books, 5 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Melanie, and Other Poems (1835). The best-known is Sacred Poems (1843).
Updated September 2026
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Sacred Poems
Nathaniel Parker Willis's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Life, Here and There (1850)
Short story collections in order
American Short Stories (1904)
Non-fiction in order
Pencillings by the Way (1835)
American Scenery (1840)
Canadian Scenery (1840)
Canadian Scenery Illustrated (1840)
Rural Letters and Other Records of Thought at Leisure (1849)
Hurry-graphs (1851)
Famous Persons and Places (1854)
Trenton Falls, Picturesque and Descriptive (1862)
Forest, Rock, and Stream (1886)
Poetry in order
Melanie, and Other Poems (1835)
Sacred Poems (1843)
Poems of Early and After Years (1848)
Poems (1849)
The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous (1866)
Other books in order
People I Have Met (1849)
Fun-jottings (1853)
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About Nathaniel Parker Willis
Nathaniel Parker Willis, also known as N. P. Willis, was an American writer, poet and editor who worked with several notable American writers including Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He became the highest-paid magazine writer of his day. His brother was the composer Richard Storrs Willis and his sister Sara wrote under the name Fanny Fern. Harriet Jacobs wrote her autobiography while being employed as his children's nurse.
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Nathaniel Parker Willis FAQ
- How many books has Nathaniel Parker Willis written?
- Nathaniel Parker Willis published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 10 non-fiction books, 5 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nathaniel Parker Willis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sacred Poems.
- What is Nathaniel Parker Willis's last book?
- Trenton Falls, Picturesque and Descriptive (1862).
- What is Nathaniel Parker Willis's most famous book?
- Sacred Poems (1843) is Nathaniel Parker Willis's most widely read book.
- Can I read Nathaniel Parker Willis's books for free?
- Yes. 11 books by Nathaniel Parker Willis 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.