Portrait of Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Samuel Taylor Coleridge books in order

English poet, literary critic and philosopher

Lived
1772–1834
Country
United Kingdom
Books
23

Samuel Taylor Coleridge published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 7 poetry collections and 7 other books, beginning with The Poetical Works of S.t. Coleridge (1796). The best-known is Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1827).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Standalone novels in order

  1. Sibylline Leaves (1817)

    303 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Statesman's Manual (1816)

    67 pages

  2. Aids to Reflection in the Formation of a Manly Character on the Several Grounds of Prudence, Morality, and Religion (1825)

    369 pages

  3. On the Constitution of the Church and State (1830)

    275 pages

  4. The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1836)

    422 pages

  5. Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit (1840)

    120 pages

  6. Seven Lectures on Shakespeare and Milton (1856)

    275 pages

  7. Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher: Notes and Lectures (1874)

    318 pages

Children's books in order

  1. The Poetical Works of S.t. Coleridge (1796)

    371 pages

Poetry in order

  1. Lyrical Ballads, 1798 (1798)

    252 pages

  2. Lyrical Ballads, with a Few Other Poems (1798), with William Wordsworth

  3. christabel (1800)

    113 pages

  4. Poetical Works (1800)

    667 pages

  5. Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1827)

    54 pages★ 3.7 (23 ratings)

  6. Specimens of the Table Talk of the Late Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1835)

    351 pages

  7. Biographia Literaria (1926)

    364 pages

Other books in order

  1. Fears in Solitude (1798)

  2. Osorio (1813)

    204 pages

  3. Zapolya (1817)

    128 pages

  4. Specimens of the Table Talk (1835)

    353 pages

  5. Letters, Conversations and Recollections of S.t. Coleridge (1836)

    251 pages

  6. The Friend (1837)

    304 pages

  7. An Account of the Cultivation and Manufacture of Tea in China (1848)

    382 pages

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About Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet, literary critic, philosopher, and theologian who was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets with his friend William Wordsworth. He also shared volumes and collaborated with Charles Lamb, Robert Southey, and Charles Lloyd.

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge FAQ

How many books has Samuel Taylor Coleridge written?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 7 poetry collections and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Samuel Taylor Coleridge's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
What is Samuel Taylor Coleridge's last book?
The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1836).
What is Samuel Taylor Coleridge's most famous book?
Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1827) is Samuel Taylor Coleridge's most widely read book.
Can I read Samuel Taylor Coleridge's books for free?
Yes. 22 books by Samuel Taylor Coleridge 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.