Richard Steele published 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 5 other books, beginning with The Christian Hero (1701). The best-known is The Conscious Lovers (1723).
Updated September 2026
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The Conscious Lovers
Richard Steele's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The Christian Hero (1701)
Non-fiction in order
The Romish Ecclesiastical History of Late Years (1714)
Lover (1715)
Plays in order
The Conscious Lovers (1723)
Other books in order
The Funeral (1702)
The Lying Lover (1704)
The Tender Husband (1705)
The Englishman (1714)
The Guardian (1714)
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All free classicsThe Spectator, Volumes 1, 2 and 3
The Spectator, Volume 1
The Tatler, Volume 4
The Spectator, Volume 2.
The Tatler, Volume 1
The Tatler, Volume 2
The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers
Richard Steele
The Tatler, Volume 3
The Coverley Papers, From 'The Spectator'
Isaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer
The De Coverley Papers, From 'The Spectator'
Days with Sir Roger De Coverley
About Richard Steele
Sir Richard Steele was an Anglo-Irish writer, playwright and politician best known as the co-founder of the magazine The Spectator alongside his close friend Joseph Addison.
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Richard Steele FAQ
- How many books has Richard Steele written?
- Richard Steele published 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Steele's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Conscious Lovers.
- What is Richard Steele's last book?
- Lover (1715).
- What is Richard Steele's most famous book?
- The Conscious Lovers (1723) is Richard Steele's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Steele's books for free?
- Yes. 13 books by Richard Steele 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.