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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Norton Anthology of English Literature series? Start with "The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume 1 (With: M.H. Abrams)" (1962) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Norton Anthology of English Literature reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume 1 (With: M.H. Abrams)
1962
Major Authors, Vol.1 (With: Alfred David,Carol T. Christ,M.H. Abrams)
2013
Major Authors, Vol. 2 (With: Alfred David,Carol T. Christ,M.H. Abrams)
2013
The Middle Ages
2018
The Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Century
2024
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