Sylvia Townsend Warner books in order
English writer, poet, activist
- Lived
- 1893–1978
- Books
- 29
Sylvia Townsend Warner published 14 novels, 1 novella, 6 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Lolly Willowes (1926).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sylvia Townsend Warner
Standalone novels in order
Lolly Willowes (1926)
The True Heart (1929)
Summer Will Show (1936)
After the Death of Don Juan (1938)
A Garland of Straw (1943)
The Corner That Held Them (1948)
The Flint Anchor (1954)
Lolly Willowes, And, Mr. Fortune's Maggot (1966)
T. H. White; a Biography (1967)
Kingdoms of Elfin (1977)
Mr. Fortune's Maggot (1978)
Letters (1982)
Four in Hand (1986)
The Element of Lavishness (2000)
Novellas in order
The Innocent and the Guilty (1971)
Short story collections in order
The Cat's Cradle-book (1940)
Winter in the Air (1955)
Swans on an Autumn River (1966)
One Thing Leading to Another, and Other Stories (1984)
Selected Stories of Sylvia Townsend Warner (1988)
The Music at Long Verney (2000)
Non-fiction in order
Scenes of Childhood (1982)
The Diaries of Sylvia Townsend Warner (1994)
Poetry in order
Azrael & Other Poems (1978)
Collected Poems (1983)
Selected Poems (1985)
Other books in order
The Espalier (1925)
Opus 7 (1931)
Jane Austen (1964)
About Sylvia Townsend Warner
Sylvia Nora Townsend Warner was an English novelist, poet and musicologist, known for works such as the novels Lolly Willowes (1926) and The Corner That Held Them (1948), and the short story collection Kingdoms of Elfin (1977). She spent most of her adult life in partnership with the poet Valentine Ackland.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sylvia Townsend Warner FAQ
- How many books has Sylvia Townsend Warner written?
- Sylvia Townsend Warner published 14 novels, 1 novella, 6 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sylvia Townsend Warner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lolly Willowes.
- What is Sylvia Townsend Warner's last book?
- Mr. Fortune's Maggot (1978).
- What is Sylvia Townsend Warner's most famous book?
- Lolly Willowes (1926) is Sylvia Townsend Warner's most widely read book.
- Can I read Sylvia Townsend Warner's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Sylvia Townsend Warner 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.