Samuel Butler published 4 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with A Letter from Mercvrivs Civicvs to Mercurius Rusticus (1643). The best-known is Hudibras (1662).
Updated September 2026
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Hudibras
Samuel Butler's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Letter from Mercvrivs Civicvs to Mercurius Rusticus (1643)
A Proposall Humbly Offered, for the Farming of Liberty of Conscience (1662)
Another Ballad Called the Libertines Lampoone (1674)
Mercurius Menippeus, the Loyal Satyrist, Or, Hudibras in Prose (1682)
Poetry in order
Hudibras (1662)
Hudibras. the First Part (1663)
The Geneva Ballad (1674)
Posthumous Works in Prose and Verse (1715)
Other books in order
The Acts and Monuments of Our Late Parliament (1659)
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About Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler was an English poet and satirist. He is remembered now chiefly for a long satirical poem titled Hudibras.
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Samuel Butler FAQ
- How many books has Samuel Butler written?
- Samuel Butler published 4 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 1 other book 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 Hudibras.
- What is Samuel Butler's last book?
- Mercurius Menippeus, the Loyal Satyrist, Or, Hudibras in Prose (1682).
- What is Samuel Butler's most famous book?
- Hudibras (1662) is Samuel Butler's most widely read book.
- Can I read Samuel Butler's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Samuel Butler is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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