Stephen Foster books in order
American songwriter
- Lived
- 1826–1864
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Stephen Foster published 4 books. The best-known is My Old Kentucky Home.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Stephen Foster
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My Old Kentucky Home
Stephen Foster's most-read book.
Other books in order
My Old Kentucky Home (1888)
Old Folks at Home (1888)
The Old Plantation Melodies (1888)
Old Uncle Ned (1889)
About Stephen Foster
Stephen Collins Foster, known as "the father of American music", was an American composer known primarily for his parlour and folk music during the Romantic period. Foster wrote more than 200 songs, including "Oh! Susanna", "Hard Times Come Again No More", "Camptown Races", "Old Folks at Home", "My Old Kentucky Home", "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair", "Old Black Joe", and "Beautiful Dreamer". Many of his compositions remain popular in the 21st century.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Stephen Foster FAQ
- How many books has Stephen Foster written?
- Stephen Foster published 4 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen Foster's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with My Old Kentucky Home.
- What is Stephen Foster's most famous book?
- My Old Kentucky Home is Stephen Foster's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.