E.M. Forster Reading Order
5 series · 35 books · Born 1 January 1879
E.M. Forster was a prominent English novelist and essayist active from 1905 until 2022, celebrated for his insightful exploration of class dynamics and societal norms in early 20th-century Britain. With a prolific output of 35 works across five series, including standalone novels, short stories, and anthologies, his most notable title, Howards End, encapsulates his signature blend of irony and humanism. Forster's literary legacy continues to resonate, making him a significant figure in modern literature.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete6 books (1952–2022)
Start with 50 Great Short Stories, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  50 Great Short Stories 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Writers At Work: The Paris Review Interviews 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Writers 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Empire Tales 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Horned God: Weird Tales of the Great God Pan 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Complete7 books (1928–1989)
Start with The Eternal Moment and Other Stories, the first of 7 books in the Collections series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Eternal Moment and Other Stories 1928Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Abinger Harvest 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Collected Short Stories 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Albergo Empedocle, and Other Writings 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Life to Come and Other Short Stories 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Collected Tales of E. M. Forster 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The New Collected Short Stories 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete12 books (1923–1985)
Start with Pharos and Pharillon, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Pharos and Pharillon 1923Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Aspects of the Novel 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | What I Believe, and Other Essays 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Nordic Twilight 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Two Cheers For Democracy 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Hill of Devi 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Battersea Rise 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Marianne Thornton 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Alexandria 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Selected Letters of E M Forster 1879-1920 V1 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Selected Letters of E.M. Forster, Vol. 2 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1947–1947)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Machine Stops 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1905–1980)
Start with Where Angels Fear to Tread, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has E.M. Forster written?
- E.M. Forster has written 35 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1905 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each E.M. Forster series?
- Here are the first books in E.M. Forster's series: Anthologies: 50 Great Short Stories; Collections: The Eternal Moment and Other Stories; Non-Fiction: Pharos and Pharillon.
- What order should I read E.M. Forster's books?
- We recommend reading E.M. Forster's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are E.M. Forster's series complete?
- E.M. Forster has 4 completed series.