William Ralph Inge books in order
English author, Anglican dean and professor of divinity
- Lived
- 1860–1954
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 19
William Ralph Inge published 11 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Society in Rome Under the Caesars (1892). The best-known is Christian Mysticism (1899).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Ralph Inge
Non-fiction in order

Studies of English Mystics (1906)

Truth and Falsehood in Religion (1906)

Faith and Its Psychology (1909)

The Philosophy of Plotinus (1918)

Outspoken Essays (1919)

The Victorian Age (1922)

Lay Thoughts of a Dean (1926)

The Platonic Tradition in English Religious Thought (1926)

The Church in the World (1927)

God and the Astronomers (1933)

Our Present Discontents (1938)
Other books in order

Society in Rome Under the Caesars (1892)

Christian Mysticism (1899)

Faith and Knowledge (1904)

Personal Idealism and Mysticism (1907)

The Church and the Age (1912)

England (1926)

Christian Ethics and Modern Problems (1930)

Mysticism in Religion (1947)
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William Ralph Inge was an English author, Anglican priest, professor of divinity at Cambridge, and dean of St Paul's Cathedral. Although as an author he used W. R. Inge, and he was personally known as Ralph, he was widely known by his title as Dean Inge. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature three times.
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William Ralph Inge FAQ
- How many books has William Ralph Inge written?
- William Ralph Inge published 11 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Ralph Inge's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Christian Mysticism.
- What is William Ralph Inge's last book?
- Our Present Discontents (1938).
- What is William Ralph Inge's most famous book?
- Christian Mysticism (1899) is William Ralph Inge's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Ralph Inge's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by William Ralph Inge 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.
