William Inge books in order
American playwright and novelist
- Lived
- 1913–1973
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Walter Gage
William Inge published 1 play, beginning with Come Back, Little Sheba (1950).
Updated September 2026
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Come Back, Little Sheba
William Inge's most-read book.
Plays in order
Come Back, Little Sheba (1950)
About William Inge
William Motter Inge was an American playwright and novelist, whose works typically feature solitary protagonists encumbered with strained sexual relations. With his portraits of small-town life and settings rooted in the American heartland, Inge became known as the "Playwright of the Midwest".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Inge FAQ
- How many books has William Inge written?
- William Inge published 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Inge's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Come Back, Little Sheba.
- What is William Inge's last book?
- Come Back, Little Sheba (1950).
- What is William Inge's most famous book?
- Come Back, Little Sheba (1950) is William Inge's most widely read book.
- Does William Inge write under a pen name?
- Yes: William Inge has also published as Walter Gage.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.