Paul Laurence Dunbar books in order
American poet, novelist, dramatist
- Lived
- 1872–1906
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 15
Paul Laurence Dunbar published 4 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 7 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with Oak and Ivy (1893). The best-known is Lyrics of the Hearthside (1899).
Updated September 2026
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Lyrics of the Hearthside
Paul Laurence Dunbar's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Uncalled (1896)
Love Of Landry (1900)
The Fanatics (1901)
The Heart of Happy Hollow (1904)
Novellas in order
The Sport of the Gods (Apr 1902)
Li'l' Gal (1904)
Short story collections in order
The Strength of Gideon (1900)
Poetry in order
Majors and Minors (1895)
Lyrics Of Lowly Life (1896)
Lyrics of the Hearthside (1899)
Candle-lightin' Time (1901)
Howdy, Honey, Howdy (1905)
Joggin' Erlong (1906)
The Poetry of the Negro, 1746-1949 (1949)
Other books in order
Oak and Ivy (1893)
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About Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Dayton, Ohio, to parents who had been enslaved in Kentucky before the American Civil War, Dunbar began writing stories and verse when he was a child. He published his first poems at the age of 16 in a Dayton newspaper, and served as president of his high school's literary society.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Laurence Dunbar FAQ
- How many books has Paul Laurence Dunbar written?
- Paul Laurence Dunbar published 4 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 7 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Laurence Dunbar's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lyrics of the Hearthside.
- What is Paul Laurence Dunbar's last book?
- The Heart of Happy Hollow (1904).
- What is Paul Laurence Dunbar's most famous book?
- Lyrics of the Hearthside (1899) is Paul Laurence Dunbar's most widely read book.
- Can I read Paul Laurence Dunbar's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Paul Laurence Dunbar 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.