Susan Glaspell books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1876–1948
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
Susan Glaspell published 1 novel, 3 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 7 other books, beginning with The Visioning (1911). The best-known is Alison's House (1930).
Updated September 2026
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Alison's House
Susan Glaspell's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Crime Classics (1990)
Short story collections in order

Great American Short Stories [34 Stories] (1977)


Twelve American Crime Stories (1998)
Non-fiction in order

The Road to the Temple (1926)
Plays in order

Alison's House (1930)

Trifles (2007)
Other books in order

The Visioning (1911)

Fidelity (1915)

Plays (1920)

Inheritors (1921)

The Verge (1922)

Glory of the Conquered (1925)
The Comic Artist (1927)
About Susan Glaspell
Susan Keating Glaspell was an American playwright, novelist, journalist and actress. With her husband George Cram Cook, she founded the Provincetown Players, the first modern American theatre company.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Susan Glaspell FAQ
- How many books has Susan Glaspell written?
- Susan Glaspell published 1 novel, 3 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Susan Glaspell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Alison's House.
- What is Susan Glaspell's last book?
- The Road to the Temple (1926).
- What is Susan Glaspell's most famous book?
- Alison's House (1930) is Susan Glaspell's most widely read book.
- Can I read Susan Glaspell's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Susan Glaspell 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.