Owen Barfield published 8 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Poetic Diction (1928). The best-known is Saving the Appearances (1957).
Updated September 2026
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Saving the Appearances
Owen Barfield's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
History in English Words (1954)
Saving the Appearances (1957)
Worlds Apart (1963)
Unancestral Voice (1965)
Speaker's Meaning (1967)
What Coleridge Thought (1971)
The Rediscovery of Meaning, and Other Essays (1977)
Owen Barfield on C. S. Lewis (1989)
Poetry in order
Poetic Diction (1928)
Poetic Diction, a Study in Meaning (1964)
Other books in order
This Ever Diverse Pair (1950)
Romanticism Comes of Age (1966)
The Silver Trumpet (1968)
About Owen Barfield
Arthur Owen Barfield was an English philosopher, author, poet, critic, and member of the Inklings.
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Owen Barfield FAQ
- How many books has Owen Barfield written?
- Owen Barfield published 8 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Owen Barfield's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Saving the Appearances.
- What is Owen Barfield's last book?
- Owen Barfield on C. S. Lewis (1989).
- What is Owen Barfield's most famous book?
- Saving the Appearances (1957) is Owen Barfield's most widely read book.
- Can I read Owen Barfield's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Owen Barfield is 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.