Oscar Micheaux books in order
American writer and director
- Lived
- 1884–1951
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
Oscar Micheaux published 5 novels, beginning with The Conquest (1913).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux books in order of publication
The Conquest (1913)
The Homesteader (1917)
The Case of Mrs. Wingate (1944)
The Wind from Nowhere (1944)
The Masquerade (1947)
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About Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Devereaux Micheaux was an American author, film director and independent producer of more than 44 films. Although the short-lived Lincoln Motion Picture Company was the first movie company owned and controlled by black filmmakers, Micheaux is regarded as the first major African-American feature filmmaker, a prominent producer of race films, and has been described as "the most successful African-American filmmaker of the first half of the 20th century." He produced both silent films and sound films.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Oscar Micheaux FAQ
- How many books has Oscar Micheaux written?
- Oscar Micheaux published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Oscar Micheaux's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Conquest.
- What is Oscar Micheaux's last book?
- The Masquerade (1947).
- What is Oscar Micheaux's most famous book?
- The Conquest (1913) is Oscar Micheaux's most widely read book.
- Can I read Oscar Micheaux's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Oscar Micheaux 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.