Thomas Campbell published 5 non-fiction books, 8 poetry collections and 11 other books, beginning with The Pleasures of Hope (1799).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Campbell
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The Pleasures of Hope
Thomas Campbell's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Gertrude of Wyoming, a Pennsylvanian Tale (1809)
Life of Mrs. Siddons (1834)
Letters from the South (1837)
Life of Petrarch (1841)
Letters from Algiers (1845)
Poetry in order
The Pleasures of Hope, with Other Poems (1801)
Gertrude of Wyoming (1809)
An Essay on English Poetry (1819)
Specimens of the British Poets (1819)
The Poetry and History of Wyoming (1841)
Three Gems in One Setting (1860), with Alfred Tennyson and Felicia Hemans
The Pleasures of Hope--Gertrude of Wyoming, and Other Poems (1864)
The Poems of Thomas Campbell (1885)
Other books in order
The Pleasures of Hope (1799)
Theodric (1824)
The Poetical Works of Thomas Campbell: Including Theodric, and Many Other Pieces Not Contained in Any Former Edition (1827)
The Poetical Works of Rogers, Campbell, J. Montgomery, Lamb, and Kirke White (1830)
The Book of Pleasures (1836)
Frederick the Great, His Court and Times (1843)
Life and Times of Petrarch (1843)
Complete Poetical Works (1852)
Poetical Works (1854)
The Poetical Works of Campbell and Falconer (1879)
About Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell was a Scottish poet at the intersection of the neoclassical with the Romantic style of British poetry.
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Thomas Campbell FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Campbell written?
- Thomas Campbell published 5 non-fiction books, 8 poetry collections and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Campbell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Pleasures of Hope.
- What is Thomas Campbell's last book?
- Letters from Algiers (1845).
- What is Thomas Campbell's most famous book?
- The Pleasures of Hope (1799) is Thomas Campbell's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Campbell's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Thomas Campbell 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.