The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Space, Time and Architecture: The Growth of a New Tradition (By: Siegfried Giedion)
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i: Six Nonlectures (By: E.E. Cummings)
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Sincerity and Authenticity (By: Lionel Trilling)
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The Secular Scripture: A Study of the Structure of Romance (By: Northrop Frye)
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Six Walks in the Fictional Woods
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The Romantic Generation (By: Charles Rosen)
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Lessons of the Masters (By: George Steiner)
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Bathers, Bodies, Beauty: The Visceral Eye (By: Linda Nochlin)
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The Origin of Others (By: Toni Morrison)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures series is publication order: 1. Space, Time and Architecture: The Growth of a New Tradition (By: Siegfried Giedion) (1941), 2. i: Six Nonlectures (By: E.E. Cummings) (1953), 3. Sincerity and Authenticity (By: Lionel Trilling) (1972), 4. The Secular Scripture: A Study of the Structure of Romance (By: Northrop Frye) (1973), 5. Six Walks in the Fictional Woods (1994), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures series by Umberto Eco contains 9 books. The series began in 1941 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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