Richard Crashaw published 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Steps to the Temple (1646).
Updated September 2026
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Steps to the Temple
Richard Crashaw's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Steps to the Temple (1646)
Other books in order
Carmen Deo Nostro, Te Decet Hymnus (1652)
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About Richard Crashaw
Richard Crashaw was an English poet, teacher, High Church Anglican cleric and Roman Catholic convert, who was one of the major metaphysical poets in 17th-century English literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Crashaw FAQ
- How many books has Richard Crashaw written?
- Richard Crashaw published 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Crashaw's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Steps to the Temple.
- What is Richard Crashaw's last book?
- Steps to the Temple (1646).
- What is Richard Crashaw's most famous book?
- Steps to the Temple (1646) is Richard Crashaw's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Crashaw's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Richard Crashaw 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.