Norton Anthology of English Literature Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Norton Anthology of English Literature books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume 1 (With: M.H. Abrams)
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Major Authors, Vol.1 (With: Alfred David,Carol T. Christ,M.H. Abrams)
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Major Authors, Vol. 2 (With: Alfred David,Carol T. Christ,M.H. Abrams)
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The Middle Ages
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The Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Norton Anthology of English Literature series is publication order: 1. The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume 1 (With: M.H. Abrams) (1962), 2. Major Authors, Vol.1 (With: Alfred David,Carol T. Christ,M.H. Abrams) (2013), 3. Major Authors, Vol. 2 (With: Alfred David,Carol T. Christ,M.H. Abrams) (2013), 4. The Middle Ages (2018), 5. The Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Century (2024). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature series by Stephen Greenblatt contains 5 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature series is written by Stephen Greenblatt. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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