Portrait of Thomas Chatterton

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

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Works of Thomas Chatterton (1803)

Poetry in order

  1. Poems (1777)

    172 pages

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

    329 pages

  3. Miscellanies in Prose and Verse (1778)

    245 pages

  4. Poems Supposed to Have Been Written at Bristol (1778)

    333 pages

  5. Poems by Thomas Chatterton (1800)

    168 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Revenge (1795)

    164 pages

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About 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.