Penguin Classics Books in Order

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Penguin Classics is a series of literary works published between 1999 and 2011, featuring a range of authors and genres. The series includes collections of H.P. Lovecraft's short stories, focusing on themes of cosmic horror and the unknown, as well as works by Robert E. Howard and Muddupalani, spanning dark fantasy, horror, and poetry. The series aims to present influential and significant writings, offering readers access to canonical texts across various literary traditions.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The call of Cthulhu and other weird stories

    The call of Cthulhu and other weird stories

    Year unknown · H.P. Lovecraft

    Howard Phillips Lovecraft transformed the horror genre in the twentieth century by moving away from traditional ghosts and witches, instead…

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  2. Cover of The Dreams in the Witch House and Other Weird Stories

    The Dreams in the Witch House and Other Weird Stories

    Year unknown · H.P. Lovecraft

    The Dreams in the Witch House and Other Weird Stories is a collection of short stories by H. P. Lovecraft, published by Penguin Classics. It is the…

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  3. Heroes in the Wind

    Year unknown · Robert E. Howard

    Heroes in the Wind: From Kull to Conan; the Best of Robert E. Howard is a 2009 collection of dark fantasy and horror short stories written by Robert…

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  4. The appeasement of Radhika

    Year unknown · Muddupalani

    The appeasement of Radhika is a 2011 book by Muddupalani. It is part of the series Penguin Classics. Catalog genres: Poetry. The listed edition runs…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Penguin Classics books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The call of Cthulhu and other weird stories”. Start with “The call of Cthulhu and other weird stories.”

How many books are in the Penguin Classics series?

We list 4 books by H.P. Lovecraft .

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.