William Cowper published 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Poems of William Cowper (1782).
Updated September 2026
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The Poems of William Cowper
William Cowper's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Memoir of the Early Life of William Cowper, Esq (1816)
Children's books in order
Poetry in order
The Poems of William Cowper (1782)
The Task (1785)
Poems (1806)
Other books in order
Poetical Works (1800)
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About William Cowper
William Cowper was an English poet and Anglican hymnwriter.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Cowper FAQ
- How many books has William Cowper written?
- William Cowper published 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Cowper's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Poems of William Cowper.
- What is William Cowper's last book?
- Poetical Works (1800).
- What is William Cowper's most famous book?
- The Poems of William Cowper (1782) is William Cowper's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Cowper's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by William Cowper 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.