Samuel Richardson books in order
English writer and printer
- Lived
- 1689–1761
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
Samuel Richardson published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Pamela; Or, Virtue Rewarded (1740). The best-known is Clarissa, Or, the History of a Young Lady (1748).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Samuel Richardson
Standalone novels in order
Pamela; Or, Virtue Rewarded (1740)
The History of Sir Charles Grandison (1753)
Non-fiction in order
A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain (1738)
Familiar Letters on Important Occasions (1741)
Film and TV adaptations
- Elisa di RivombrosaTV · from Pamela; Or, Virtue Rewarded
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About Samuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson was an English writer and printer known for three epistolary novels: Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded (1740), Clarissa; or, The History of a Young Lady (1748) and The History of Sir Charles Grandison (1753). He printed almost 500 works, including journals and magazines, working periodically with the London bookseller Andrew Millar.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Samuel Richardson FAQ
- How many books has Samuel Richardson written?
- Samuel Richardson published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Samuel Richardson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Clarissa, Or, the History of a Young Lady.
- What is Samuel Richardson's last book?
- The History of Sir Charles Grandison (1753).
- What is Samuel Richardson's most famous book?
- Clarissa, Or, the History of a Young Lady (1748) is Samuel Richardson's most widely read book.
- Which Samuel Richardson books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Pamela; Or, Virtue Rewarded (as Elisa di Rivombrosa, TV).
- Can I read Samuel Richardson's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Samuel Richardson 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.