Portrait of Sidney Lee

Sidney Lee books in order

English biographer and critic

Lived
1859–1926
Country
United Kingdom
Books
10

Sidney Lee published 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Dictionary of National Biography (1885).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Sidney Lee

Non-fiction in order

  1. Dictionary of National Biography (1885)

    472 pages

  2. Shakespeare's Life and Work (1898)

    487 pages

  3. Stratford-on-Avon (1902)

    304 pages

  4. Great Englishmen of the Sixteenth Century (1904)

    333 pages

  5. The Impersonal Aspect of Shakespeare's Art (1909)

  6. The French Renaissance in England (1910)

    494 pages

  7. Shakespeare's England (1916)

Other books in order

  1. Queen Victoria (1902)

    611 pages

  2. Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies (1902)

    45 pages

  3. King Edward Vii; a Biography (1925)

    410 pages

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About Sidney Lee

Sir Sidney Lee was an English biographer, writer, and critic.

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Sidney Lee FAQ

How many books has Sidney Lee written?
Sidney Lee published 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Sidney Lee's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dictionary of National Biography.
What is Sidney Lee's last book?
Shakespeare's England (1916).
What is Sidney Lee's most famous book?
Dictionary of National Biography (1885) is Sidney Lee's most widely read book.
Can I read Sidney Lee's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Sidney Lee 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.