Samuel Daniel published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Delia (1592).
Updated September 2026
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Delia
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The Collection of the Historie of England (1618)
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Delia (1592)
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About Samuel Daniel
Samuel Daniel (1562–1619) was an English poet, playwright and historian in the late-Elizabethan and early-Jacobean eras. He was an innovator in a wide range of literary genres. His best-known works are the sonnet cycle Delia, the epic poem The Civil Wars Between the Houses of Lancaster and York, the dialogue in verse Musophilus, and the essay on English poetry A Defence of Rhyme. He was considered one of the preeminent authors of his time, and his works had a significant influence on contemporary writers, including William Shakespeare. Daniel's writings continued to influence authors for centuries after his death, especially the Romantic poets Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth. C. S. Lewis called Daniel "the most interesting man of letters" whom the sixteenth century produced in England. George Eliot quoted from Musophilus, "Why should our pride make such a stir to be …", uncredited, in Middlemarch.
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Samuel Daniel FAQ
- How many books has Samuel Daniel written?
- Samuel Daniel published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Samuel Daniel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Delia.
- What is Samuel Daniel's last book?
- The Collection of the Historie of England (1618).
- What is Samuel Daniel's most famous book?
- Delia (1592) is Samuel Daniel's most widely read book.
- Can I read Samuel Daniel's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Samuel Daniel is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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