William Allingham books in order
Irish man of letters and poet
- Lived
- 1824–1889
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 14
William Allingham published 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 7 poetry collections and 5 other books, beginning with The Music Master (1855). The best-known is The Fairies (1880).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Allingham
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The Fairies
William Allingham's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Diary (1907)
Children's books in order
William Allingham (1907)
Poetry in order
Laurence Bloomfield in Ireland (1864)
Fifty Modern Poems (1865)
In Fairyland (1870)
The Fairies (1880)
Irish Songs and Poems (1887)
Rhymes for the Young Folk (1887)
Sixteen Poems (1905)
Other books in order
The Music Master (1855)
Songs, Ballads, and Stories (1877)
Ashby Manor (1882)
Evil May-day, &c (1882)
The Ballad Book (1886)
About William Allingham
William Allingham was an Irish poet, diarist and editor. He wrote several volumes of lyric verse, and his poem "The Faeries" was much anthologised. But he is better known for his posthumously published Diary, in which he records his lively encounters with Tennyson, Carlyle and other writers and artists. His wife, Helen Allingham, was a well-known artist, watercolourist and illustrator.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Allingham FAQ
- How many books has William Allingham written?
- William Allingham published 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 7 poetry collections and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Allingham's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Fairies.
- What is William Allingham's last book?
- Rhymes for the Young Folk (1887).
- What is William Allingham's most famous book?
- The Fairies (1880) is William Allingham's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Allingham's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by William Allingham 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.