Wilfred Owen published 3 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with Dulce Et Decorum Est (1920). The best-known is Poems (1920).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Wilfred Owen
Poetry in order
Dulce Et Decorum Est (1920)
Poems (1920)
The Poems of Wilfred Owen (1961)
Other books in order
Collected Letters (1967)
About Wilfred Owen
Wilfred Edward Salter Owen was an English poet and soldier. He was one of the leading poets of the First World War. His war poetry on the horrors of trenches and gas warfare was much influenced by his mentor Siegfried Sassoon and stood in contrast to the public perception of war at the time and to the confidently patriotic verse written by earlier war poets such as Rupert Brooke. Among his best-known works – most of which were published posthumously – are "Dulce et Decorum est", "Insensibility", "Anthem for Doomed Youth", "Futility" and "Strange Meeting". Owen was killed in action on 4 November 1918, a week before the Armistice, at the age of 25.
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Wilfred Owen FAQ
- How many books has Wilfred Owen written?
- Wilfred Owen published 3 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wilfred Owen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poems.
- What is Wilfred Owen's last book?
- Poems (1920).
- What is Wilfred Owen's most famous book?
- Poems (1920) is Wilfred Owen's most widely read book.
- Can I read Wilfred Owen's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Wilfred Owen is 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.