William Wordsworth published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 7 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Lyrical Ballads, 1798 (1798). The best-known is Poems, in Two Volumes (1807).
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Poems, in Two Volumes
William Wordsworth's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Prelude (1850)
Non-fiction in order
The White Doe of Rylstone (1815)
A Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England (1822)
Guide Through the District of the Lakes in the North of England (1835)
Children's books in order
Poems, in Two Volumes (1807)
Poetry in order
An Evening Walk (1793)
Descriptive Sketches (1793)
Lyrical Ballads, 1798 (1798)
Lyrical Ballads, with a Few Other Poems (1798), with Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Poems by William Wordsworth (1815)
Memorials of a Tour on the Continent, 1820 (1822)
Select Poems of William Wordsworth (1889)
Other books in order
Peter Bell (1819)
The Excursion (1850)
The Recluse (1888)
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All free classicsThe Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 7 (of 8)
The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 2 (of 8)
The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 3 (of 8)
The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 1 (of 8)
The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 6 (of 8)
The Prose Works of William Wordsworth
The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8)
Lyrical Ballads, with Other Poems, 1800, Volume 1
The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 4 (of 8)
The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 8 (of 8)
Selections from Wordsworth and Tennyson
Poems in Two Volumes, Volume 1
Poems in Two Volumes, Volume 2
Lyrical Ballads with Other Poems, 1800, Volume 2
About William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was an English Romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads (1798).
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William Wordsworth FAQ
- How many books has William Wordsworth written?
- William Wordsworth published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 7 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Wordsworth's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poems, in Two Volumes.
- What is William Wordsworth's last book?
- The Prelude (1850).
- What is William Wordsworth's most famous book?
- Poems, in Two Volumes (1807) is William Wordsworth's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Wordsworth's books for free?
- Yes. 16 books by William Wordsworth 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.