Robert Burton books in order
English scholar
- Lived
- 1577–1640
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Democritus junior
Robert Burton published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with The Anatomy of Melancholy (1624).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert Burton
Non-fiction in order
The Anatomy of Melancholy (1624)
Other books in order
The Anatomy of Melancholy, What It Is (1621)
About Robert Burton
Robert Burton was an English author and fellow of Oxford University, known for his encyclopaedic The Anatomy of Melancholy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Burton FAQ
- How many books has Robert Burton written?
- Robert Burton published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Burton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Anatomy of Melancholy.
- What is Robert Burton's last book?
- The Anatomy of Melancholy (1624).
- What is Robert Burton's most famous book?
- The Anatomy of Melancholy (1624) is Robert Burton's most widely read book.
- Does Robert Burton write under a pen name?
- Yes: Robert Burton has also published as Democritus junior.
- Can I read Robert Burton's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Robert Burton is 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.