Portrait of Thomas Otway

Thomas Otway books in order

English writer and dramatist

Lived
1652–1685
Country
United Kingdom
Books
13

Thomas Otway published 6 plays and 7 other books, beginning with Alcibiades (1675).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Thomas Otway

Plays in order

  1. Alcibiades (1675)

    66 pages

  2. Don Carlos, Prince of Spain (1676)

    64 pages

  3. Titus and Berenice (1677)

    70 pages

  4. The History and Fall of Caius Marius (1680)

    66 pages

  5. Venice Preserved (1720)

    84 pages

  6. Venice Preserv'd (1862)

    96 pages

Other books in order

  1. Friendship in Fashion (1678)

    68 pages

  2. The Souldiers Fortune (1681)

    65 pages

  3. The Works of Mr. Thomas Otway (1712)

    406 pages

  4. The Works of Mr. Thomas Otway, in Two Volumes (1712)

  5. The Atheist (1728)

    103 pages

  6. The Cheats of Scapin (1733)

    66 pages

  7. The Orphan (1977)

    118 pages

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About Thomas Otway

Thomas Otway was an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known for Venice Preserv'd, or A Plot Discover'd (1682).

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

Thomas Otway FAQ

How many books has Thomas Otway written?
Thomas Otway published 6 plays and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Thomas Otway's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Alcibiades.
What is Thomas Otway's last book?
The Souldiers Fortune (1681).
What is Thomas Otway's most famous book?
Alcibiades (1675) is Thomas Otway's most widely read book.
Can I read Thomas Otway's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Thomas Otway 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.