Robert Browning published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 10 poetry collections, 2 plays and 10 other books, beginning with The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1888).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert Browning
Standalone novels in order
The Ring and the Book (1889)
Novellas in order
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1888)
Non-fiction in order
Asolando (1890)
Robert Browning (1903)
Poetry in order
Paracelsus (1835)
Sordello (Mar 1840)
A Blot in the 'scutcheon (1843)
Men and Women (1855)
Dramatis Personæ (1864)
Poems of Robert Browning (1872)
Aristophanes' Apology (1875)
Essay on Shelley (1881)
Jocoseria (1883)
The Poems and Plays of Robert Browning (1906)
Plays in order
Strafford (1837)
Pippa Passes (1841)
Other books in order
Dramatic Lyrics (1842)
Christmas-eve and Easter-day (1850)
Balaustion's Adventure (1871)
Prince Hohenstiel-Schwangau (1871)
Red Cotton Night-cap Country (1873)
Dramatic Idyls (1879)
Ferishtah's Fancies (1884)
Poetical Works (1884)
Pauline (1886)
The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett: 1845-1846 (1898)
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All free classicsThe Complete Poetic and Dramatic Works of Robert Browning
Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning
The letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846
An Introduction to the Study of Robert Browning's Poetry
Browning's Shorter Poems
Dramatic Romances
Life and Letters of Robert Browning
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 2 (of 2) 1845-1846
Pomegranates from an English Garden
O May I Join the Choir Invisible! and Other Favorite Poems
Christmas Eve
About Robert Browning
Robert Browning was an English poet and playwright whose dramatic monologues put him high among the Victorian poets. He was noted for irony, characterisation, dark humour, social commentary, historical settings and challenging vocabulary and syntax.
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Robert Browning FAQ
- How many books has Robert Browning written?
- Robert Browning published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 10 poetry collections, 2 plays and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Browning's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
- What is Robert Browning's last book?
- Asolando (1890).
- What is Robert Browning's most famous book?
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1888) is Robert Browning's most widely read book.
- Can I read Robert Browning's books for free?
- Yes. 15 books by Robert Browning 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.