Victor Turner books in order
British cultural anthropologist
- Lived
- 1920–1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
Victor Turner published 4 non-fiction books, 1 play and 6 other books, beginning with Schism and Continuity in an African Society (1957). The best-known is The Ritual Process (1969).
Updated September 2026
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The Ritual Process
Victor Turner's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Schism and Continuity in an African Society (1957)
The Ritual Process (1969)
Image and Pilgrimage in Christian Culture (1978)
Celebration (1982)
Plays in order
From Ritual to Theatre (1982)
Other books in order
Chihamba, the White Spirit (1962)
The Forest of Symbols (1967)
Dramas, Fields, and Metaphors (1975)
On the Edge of the Bush (1986)
The Anthropology of Performance (1986)
Blazing the Trail (1992)
About Victor Turner
Victor Witter Turner was a Scottish cultural anthropologist best known for his work on symbols, rituals, and rites of passage. His work, along with that of Clifford Geertz and others, is often referred to as symbolic and interpretive anthropology.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Victor Turner FAQ
- How many books has Victor Turner written?
- Victor Turner published 4 non-fiction books, 1 play and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Victor Turner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ritual Process.
- What is Victor Turner's last book?
- Celebration (1982).
- What is Victor Turner's most famous book?
- The Ritual Process (1969) is Victor Turner's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.