Canopus in Argos Books in Order

5
Books
1979
First Book
1983
Latest Book
5
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Canopus in Argos books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Re: Colonised Planet 5, Shikasta

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1979

2

The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five

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1980

3

The Sirian Experiments

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1980

4

The Making of the Representative for Planet 8

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1982

5

The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire

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1983

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Canopus in Argos series is publication order: 1. Re: Colonised Planet 5, Shikasta (1979), 2. The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five (1980), 3. The Sirian Experiments (1980), 4. The Making of the Representative for Planet 8 (1982), 5. The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire (1983). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Canopus in Argos series by Doris Lessing contains 5 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Canopus in Argos series is written by Doris Lessing. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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