Robinson Jeffers published 12 poetry collections, beginning with Californians (1916). The best-known is The Selected Poetry of Robinson Jeffers (1928).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robinson Jeffers
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The Selected Poetry of Robinson Jeffers
Robinson Jeffers's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Californians (1916)
Roan Stallion, Tamar and Other Poems (1925)
Cawdor and Other Poems (1928)
The Selected Poetry of Robinson Jeffers (1928)
Medea (1946)
Selected Poems (1965)
Cawdor and Medea (1970)
Cawdor, a Long Poem (1970)
The Alpine Christ & Other Poems (1974)
The Double Axe, & Other Poems, Including Eleven Suppressed Poems (1977)
Rock and Hawk (1987)
The Collected Poetry of Robinson Jeffers (1988)
About Robinson Jeffers
John Robinson Jeffers was an American poet known for his work about the central Californian coast. Much of his poetry was written in narrative and epic form; however, he is also known for his shorter verse and is considered a pioneer of ecopoetry and an icon of the environmental movement.
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Robinson Jeffers FAQ
- How many books has Robinson Jeffers written?
- Robinson Jeffers published 12 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robinson Jeffers's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Selected Poetry of Robinson Jeffers.
- What is Robinson Jeffers's last book?
- Medea (1946).
- What is Robinson Jeffers's most famous book?
- The Selected Poetry of Robinson Jeffers (1928) is Robinson Jeffers's most widely read book.
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