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
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Alcibiades
Thomas Otway's most-read book.
Plays in order
Alcibiades (1675)
Don Carlos, Prince of Spain (1676)
Titus and Berenice (1677)
The History and Fall of Caius Marius (1680)

Venice Preserved (1720)

Venice Preserv'd (1862)
Other books in order
Friendship in Fashion (1678)
The Souldiers Fortune (1681)

The Works of Mr. Thomas Otway (1712)

The Works of Mr. Thomas Otway, in Two Volumes (1712)
The Atheist (1728)
The Cheats of Scapin (1733)

The Orphan (1977)
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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.
