Waldo Frank books in order
American novelist, historian, political activist and literary critic
- Lived
- 1889–1967
- Books
- 9
Waldo Frank published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with The Unwelcome Man (1917). The best-known is The Dark Mother (1920).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Waldo Frank
Standalone novels in order
The Dark Mother (1920)
Non-fiction in order
Birth of a World (1951)
The Rediscovery of Man (1958)
Memoirs of Waldo Frank (1973)
Other books in order
The Unwelcome Man (1917)
Our America (1919)
City Block (1922)
Rahab (1922)
The Re-discovery of America (1929)
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About Waldo Frank
Waldo David Frank was an American novelist, historian, political activist, and literary critic, who wrote extensively for The New Yorker and The New Republic during the 1920s and 1930s. Frank is best known for his studies of Spanish and Latin American literature and culture and his work is regarded as an intellectual bridge between the two continents.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Waldo Frank FAQ
- How many books has Waldo Frank written?
- Waldo Frank published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Waldo Frank's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Dark Mother.
- What is Waldo Frank's last book?
- The Rediscovery of Man (1958).
- What is Waldo Frank's most famous book?
- The Dark Mother (1920) is Waldo Frank's most widely read book.
- Can I read Waldo Frank's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Waldo Frank 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.