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Thomas Dekker books in order

English dramatist and pamphleteer

Lived
1572–1632
Country
England
Books
16

Thomas Dekker published 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book, 8 plays and 5 other books, beginning with The Shoemaker's Holiday (1599).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Thomas Dekker

Novellas in order

  1. The Roaring Girle, Or, Moll Cut-Purse (1611)

    100 pages

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  2. Merry Devil of Edmonton (1626)

    64 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. The Vvonderfull Yeare, 1603 (1603)

    87 pages

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Plays in order

  1. The Shoemaker's Holiday (1599)

    122 pages

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  2. Old Fortunatus (1600)

    142 pages

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  3. The Honest Whore (1604)

    80 pages

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  4. The London Prodigal (1605), with Michael Drayton and Ben Jonson

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  5. The Famous History of Sir Thomas Wyat (1607)

    53 pages

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  6. The Honest VVhore (1615)

    206 pages

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  7. The Witch of Edmonton (1980)

    115 pages

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  8. The Roaring Girl (2007), with Thomas Middleton

    186 pages

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Other books in order

  1. The Magnificent Entertainment (1604)

    72 pages

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  2. North-ward Hoe (1607)

    63 pages

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  3. Westward Hoe (1607)

    68 pages

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  4. The Belman of London (1608)

    70 pages

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  5. The Shoo-makers Holy-day (1631)

    68 pages

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About Thomas Dekker

Thomas Dekker was an English Elizabethan dramatist and pamphleteer, a versatile and prolific writer, whose career spanned several decades and brought him into contact with many of the period's most famous dramatists.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Thomas Dekker FAQ

How many books has Thomas Dekker written?
Thomas Dekker published 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book, 8 plays and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Thomas Dekker's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Shoemaker's Holiday.
What is Thomas Dekker's last book?
Merry Devil of Edmonton (1626).
What is Thomas Dekker's most famous book?
The Shoemaker's Holiday (1599) is Thomas Dekker's most widely read book.
Can I read Thomas Dekker's books for free?
Yes. 8 books by Thomas Dekker 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.