Sydney Smith published 5 non-fiction books and 18 other books, beginning with Sermons (1801).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sydney Smith
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Sermons
Sydney Smith's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Letters on the Subject of the Catholics (1808)
Letters on the Subject of the Catholics to My Brother Abraham Who Lives in the Country (1809)
Mr. Dyson's Speech to the Freeholders on Reform (1831)
The Works of the Rev. Sydney Smith (1839)
Wit and Wisdom of the Rev. Sydney Smith (1861)
Other books in order
Sermons (1801)
Essays, Social and Political. Second Series (1825)
A Letter to Archdeacon Singleton on the Ecclesiastical Commission (1837)
Second Letter to Archdeacon Singleton (1838)
Ballot (1839)
Third Letter to Archdeacon Singleton (1839)
Letters on American Debts (1843)
A Fragment on the Irish Roman Catholic Church (1845)
Miscellaneous Sermons (1846)
Sermons Preached at St. Paul's Cathedral, the Foundling Hospital, and Several Churches in London (1846)
Elementary Sketches of Moral Philosophy (1849)
A Memoir of the Rev. Sydney Smith (1855)
A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith (1855)
The Works of Sydney Smith (1860)
Essays, Social and Political (1870)
Essays (1874)
Bon-mots of Sydney Smith and R. Brinsley Sheridan (1893)
About Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith was an English writer and Anglican clergyman, mainly famous for his wit. Besides his energetic parochial work, he was known for his writing and philosophy, founding the Edinburgh Review, lecturing at the Royal Institution and his rhyming salad dressing recipe.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sydney Smith FAQ
- How many books has Sydney Smith written?
- Sydney Smith published 5 non-fiction books and 18 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sydney Smith's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sermons.
- What is Sydney Smith's last book?
- The Works of the Rev. Sydney Smith (1839).
- What is Sydney Smith's most famous book?
- Sermons (1801) is Sydney Smith's most widely read book.
- Can I read Sydney Smith's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Sydney Smith is 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.