Vachel Lindsay published 1 novel, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 5 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Rhymes to Be Traded for Bread (1912). The best-known is Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty (1914).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Vachel Lindsay
Standalone novels in order
A Handy Guide for Beggars (1916)
Short story collections in order
The Britannica Library of Great American Writing (1960)
The United States in Literature (1973)
Non-fiction in order
Poetry in order
The Congo and Other Poems (1914)
Collected Poems (1923)
Johnny Appleseed and Other Poems (1930)
Other books in order
Rhymes to Be Traded for Bread (1912)
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About Vachel Lindsay
Nicholas Vachel Lindsay was an American poet. He is considered a founder of modern singing poetry, as he referred to it, in which verses are meant to be sung or chanted.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vachel Lindsay FAQ
- How many books has Vachel Lindsay written?
- Vachel Lindsay published 1 novel, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 5 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vachel Lindsay's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty.
- What is Vachel Lindsay's last book?
- A Handy Guide for Beggars (1916).
- What is Vachel Lindsay's most famous book?
- Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty (1914) is Vachel Lindsay's most widely read book.
- Can I read Vachel Lindsay's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Vachel Lindsay 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.