Thomas Carlyle books in order
Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher
- Lived
- 1795–1881
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 36
Thomas Carlyle published 4 novels, 14 non-fiction books and 18 other books, beginning with Sartor Resartus (1833). The best-known is The French Revolution (1857).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Carlyle
Standalone novels in order
German Romance (1827)
Sartor Resartus (1833)
Past and Present Chartism, and Sartor Resartus (1848)
Non-fiction in order
The French Revolution: A History (1837)
Chartism (1840)
Past and Present (1843)
Critical and Miscellaneous Essays (1845)
The Life of John Sterling (1851)
The French Revolution (1857)
History Of Friedrich The Second Called Frederick The Great (1859)
The Life of Friedrich Schiller: Comprehending an Examination of His Works (1859)
History of Friedrich Ii of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great (1869)
Early Kings of Norway (1875)
Reminiscences (1881)
Frederick the Great (1916)
Other books in order
Fraser's Magazine (1843)
Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches (1849)
Heroes, Hero-worship and the Heroic in History (1850)
Samuel Johnson (1853)
Latter-day Pamphlets (1855)
Critical and Miscellaneous Essays, Collected and Republished (1864)
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great: Called (1864)
Shooting Niagara (1867)
Translations from the German (1871)
On the Choice of Books (1878)
Life Of Martin Luther (1879)
Thomas Carlyle (1890)
Friedrich Ii of Prussia Called Frederick the Great (1894)
The Works of Thomas Carlyle (1896)
Sartor Resartus and On Heroes and Hero Worship (1908)
The Harvard Classics (1909)
Early Letters of Thomas Carlyle (1923)
The Life of Oliver Cromwell (1924)
Free to read
All free classicsSartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History
The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol. I
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 18
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 21
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 04
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 13
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 11
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 03
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 09
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 02
About Thomas Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher. Known as the "sage of Chelsea", his writings strongly influenced the intellectual and artistic culture of the Victorian era.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Carlyle FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Carlyle written?
- Thomas Carlyle published 4 novels, 14 non-fiction books and 18 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Carlyle's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The French Revolution.
- What is Thomas Carlyle's last book?
- Reminiscences (1881).
- What is Thomas Carlyle's most famous book?
- The French Revolution (1857) is Thomas Carlyle's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Carlyle's books for free?
- Yes. 38 books by Thomas Carlyle 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.