Richard Brinsley Sheridan published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 5 plays and 2 other books, beginning with The Rivals (1775). The best-known is The School for Scandal (1777).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Standalone novels in order
EROTICA, the POEMS of CATULLUS and TIBULLUS, and the VIGIL of VENUS, a LITERAL PROSE TRANSLATION with NOTES-- to WHICH ARE ADDED the METRICAL VERSIONS of LAMB and GRAINGER and a SELECTION of VERSE by OTHER WRITERS (1854)
Non-fiction in order
Speeches (1816)
Plays in order
The Rivals (1775)
The School for Scandal (May 1777)
Critic (1779)
The Dramatic Works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1795)
Pizarro (1799)
Other books in order
The Duenna (1776)
A Trip to Scarborough (1807)
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About Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan was an Anglo-Irish playwright, writer and Whig politician who sat in the British House of Commons from 1780 to 1812, representing the constituencies of Stafford, Westminster and Ilchester. The owner of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London, he wrote several prominent plays such as The Rivals (1775), The Duenna (1775), The School for Scandal (1777) and A Trip to Scarborough (1777). He served as Treasurer of the Navy from 1806 to 1807. Sheridan died in 1816 and was buried at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. His plays remain a central part of the Western canon and are frequently performed around the world.
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan FAQ
- How many books has Richard Brinsley Sheridan written?
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 5 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Brinsley Sheridan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The School for Scandal.
- What is Richard Brinsley Sheridan's last book?
- Speeches (1816).
- What is Richard Brinsley Sheridan's most famous book?
- The School for Scandal (1777) is Richard Brinsley Sheridan's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Brinsley Sheridan's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Richard Brinsley Sheridan 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.