Anthony Powell Reading Order
7 series · 39 books · Born 1905
Anthony Powell was a distinguished British author known for his insightful explorations of social dynamics and the intricacies of human relationships. Active from 1931 to 2017, he penned 39 books across seven series, including his acclaimed work "A Dance to the Music of Time." In addition to his novels, his diverse portfolio features memoirs, standalone novels, plays, and chapbooks, showcasing his wide-ranging literary talent.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1971–1979)
Start with Marcel Proust 1871-1922: A Centennial Volume and read in order.
Chapbooks Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Reference For Mellors 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dance To The Music Of Time Series
Complete13 books (1951–2009)
Start with A Question of Upbringing, the first of 13 books in the Dance To The Music Of Time series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Question of Upbringing 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Buyer's Market 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Acceptance World 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  At Lady Molly's 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Casanova's Chinese Restaurant 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Kindly Ones 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Valley of Bones 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Soldier's Art 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Military Philosophers 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Books Do Furnish a Room 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Temporary Kings 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Hearing Secret Harmonies 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | 4th Movement 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete10 books (1948–2017)
Start with John Aubrey and His Friends, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  John Aubrey and His Friends 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Empire Revisited 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Miscellaneous Verdicts 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Under Review 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Journals, 1982-86 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Journals, 1987-89 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Journals, 1990-1992 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Writer's Notebook 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Some Poets, Artists & 'A Reference for Mellors' 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Anthony Powell on Wine 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plays Series
Complete1 book (1971–1971)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Garden God & The Rest I'll Whistle 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1931–1986)
Start with Afternoon Men, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Series
Complete5 books (1976–1984)
Start with Infants of the Spring, the first of 5 books in the To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Anthony Powell written?
- Anthony Powell has written 39 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1931 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Anthony Powell series?
- Here are the first books in Anthony Powell's series: Anthologies: Marcel Proust 1871-1922: A Centennial Volume; Dance To The Music Of Time: A Question of Upbringing; Non-Fiction: John Aubrey and His Friends; To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of: Infants of the Spring.
- What order should I read Anthony Powell's books?
- We recommend reading Anthony Powell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Anthony Powell's series complete?
- Anthony Powell has 7 completed series.