Oliver Goldsmith published 2 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 4 children's books, 3 poetry collections, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with The Vicar of Wakefield (1766). The best-known is She Stoops to Conquer (1773).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Oliver Goldsmith
Standalone novels in order
The Vicar of Wakefield (1766)
The Citizen of the World (2002)
Novellas in order
The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes (1765)
Non-fiction in order
The Life of Richard Nash, of Bath, Esq: Extracted Principally from His (1762)
The Present State of the British Empire in Europe, America, Africa and Asia (1768)
Children's books in order
Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of England (1764)
Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's Abridgement of the History of Rome (1769)
An History of the Earth, and Animated Nature (1774)
The Grecian History (1774)
Poetry in order
The Traveller (1765)
The Deserted Village (1770)
The Poems and Plays of Oliver Goldsmith, with the Addition of the Vicar of Wakefield, Memoir, Etc (1800)
Plays in order
She Stoops to Conquer (1773)
Other books in order
The Good-natured Man; She Stoops to Conquer (1768)
The Works of Oliver Goldsmith (1881)
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About Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish poet, novelist, playwright, and hack writer. He produced literary works in a variety of genres and is considered one of the most versatile writers of the Georgian era. His works are known for their realistic depictions of British society, and his comedy plays for the English stage are considered second in importance only to those of playwright William Shakespeare. Credited with introducing sentimentalism in English literature in 18th-century Great Britain, several of Goldsmith's publications are popular classics of the period, including his only novel, The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), and the comedy play She Stoops to Conquer (1773).
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Oliver Goldsmith FAQ
- How many books has Oliver Goldsmith written?
- Oliver Goldsmith published 2 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 4 children's books, 3 poetry collections, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Oliver Goldsmith's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with She Stoops to Conquer.
- What is Oliver Goldsmith's last book?
- The Present State of the British Empire in Europe, America, Africa and Asia (1768).
- What is Oliver Goldsmith's most famous book?
- She Stoops to Conquer (1773) is Oliver Goldsmith's most widely read book.
- Can I read Oliver Goldsmith's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Oliver Goldsmith 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.