Thomas Chatterton books in order
English poet and forger
- Lived
- 1752–1770
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 7
- Also writes as
- Thomas Rowley, Decimus
Thomas Chatterton published 1 non-fiction book, 5 poetry collections and 1 other book. The best-known is Poems.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Chatterton

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Poems
Thomas Chatterton's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

The Works of Thomas Chatterton (1803)
Poetry in order

Poems (1777)

Poems Supposed to Have Been Written at Bristol by Thomas Rowley and Others in the Fifteenth Century (1777)

Miscellanies in Prose and Verse (1778)

Poems Supposed to Have Been Written at Bristol (1778)
Poems by Thomas Chatterton (1800)
Other books in order
The Revenge (1795)
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All free classicsAbout Thomas Chatterton
Thomas Chatterton was an English poet who committed suicide at age 17. He was an influence on Romantic artists of the period such as Shelley, Keats, Wordsworth and Coleridge.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Chatterton FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Chatterton written?
- Thomas Chatterton published 1 non-fiction book, 5 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Chatterton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poems.
- What is Thomas Chatterton's most famous book?
- Poems is Thomas Chatterton's most widely read book.
- Does Thomas Chatterton write under a pen name?
- Yes: Thomas Chatterton has also published as Thomas Rowley and Decimus.
- Can I read Thomas Chatterton's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Thomas Chatterton 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.
