George Orwell books in order

All 14 books by George Orwell in order of publication (1933 to 2005), with a one-line summary of each and where to start.

14 books1933 to 2005

Where to start

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949)

Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian and speculative fiction novel by the English writer George Orwell.

In order of publication

All George Orwell books

  1. Down and Out in Paris and London

    1933

    Down and Out in Paris and London is the first full-length work by the English author George Orwell, published in 1933.

  2. Burmese Days

    1934

    Burmese Days is the first novel and second book by English writer George Orwell, published in 1934.

  3. A Clergyman's Daughter

    1935

    A Clergyman's Daughter is the second novel and third book by English author George Orwell, published in 1935.

  4. Keep the Aspidistra Flying

    1936

    Keep the Aspidistra Flying, first published in 1936, is a socially critical novel by George Orwell.

  5. The Road to Wigan Pier

    1937

    The Road to Wigan Pier is the fifth book by the English writer George Orwell, first published in 1937.

  6. Homage to Catalonia

    1938

    Homage to Catalonia is a memoir and the sixth book by English writer George Orwell published in 1938, in which he accounts his personal experiences and observations while fighting in the Spanish Civil War.

  7. Coming Up for Air

    1939

    Coming Up for Air is the seventh book and fourth novel by the English writer George Orwell, published in June 1939 by Victor Gollancz.

  8. Inside the Whale and Other Essays

    1940

    Inside the Whale and Other Essays is a book of essays written by George Orwell in 1940.

  9. The Lion and the Unicorn

    1941

  10. Animal Farm

    1945

    The animals win the farm — then the pigs win the animals.

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  11. Critical Essays

    1946

    Critical Essays is a collection of wartime pieces by George Orwell.

  12. Nineteen Eighty-Four

    1949Start here

    Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian and speculative fiction novel by the English writer George Orwell.

  13. Shooting an Elephant and other essays

    1950

  14. Why I Write

    2005

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How many books has George Orwell written?

This list covers 14 books by George Orwell, published from 1933 to 2005.

What are George Orwell's books in order?

George Orwell's books in publication order: 1. Down and Out in Paris and London (1933), 2. Burmese Days (1934), 3. A Clergyman's Daughter (1935), 4. Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1936), 5. The Road to Wigan Pier (1937), 6. Homage to Catalonia (1938), 7. Coming Up for Air (1939), 8. Inside the Whale and Other Essays (1940), 9. The Lion and the Unicorn (1941), 10. Animal Farm (1945), 11. Critical Essays (1946), 12. Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), 13. Shooting an Elephant and other essays (1950), 14. Why I Write (2005).

What was George Orwell's first book?

Down and Out in Paris and London, published in 1933.

Which George Orwell book should I read first?

A good place to start is Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949).

What is George Orwell's latest book?

The most recent book on this list is Why I Write (2005).

George Orwell series

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