Samuel Butler books in order
English novelist and critic
- Lived
- 1835–1902
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 15
Samuel Butler published 2 novels, 6 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 6 other books, beginning with Erewhon (1872). The best-known is The Way of All Flesh (1903).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Samuel Butler
Standalone novels in order
Erewhon (1872)
The Way of All Flesh (1903)
Non-fiction in order
The Fair Haven (1873)
Evolution, Old & New (1882)
Notebooks (1915)
Children's books in order
Erewhon Revisited (1901)
Other books in order
Life and Habit (1877)
Unconscious Memory (1880)
Narcissus (1887)
Ex Voto (1888)
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About Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler was an English novelist and critic, best known for the satirical utopian novel Erewhon (1872) and the semi-autobiographical novel The Way of All Flesh. Both novels have remained in print since their initial publication. In other studies he examined Christian orthodoxy, evolutionary thought, and Italian art, and made prose translations of the Iliad and Odyssey that are still consulted.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Samuel Butler FAQ
- How many books has Samuel Butler written?
- Samuel Butler published 2 novels, 6 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Samuel Butler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Way of All Flesh.
- What is Samuel Butler's last book?
- Essays on Life, Art, and Science (1904).
- What is Samuel Butler's most famous book?
- The Way of All Flesh (1903) is Samuel Butler's most widely read book.
- Can I read Samuel Butler's books for free?
- Yes. 19 books by Samuel Butler 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.