Strangers and Brothers Books in Order

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C. P. Snow's Strangers and Brothers is a series of novels that explore the life and relationships of Lewis Eliot, focusing on personal and institutional dynamics within academic and social settings. The series is set primarily in England, with recurring depictions of Cambridge and the complexities of human connections. It examines themes of friendship, identity, and the challenges of navigating personal and professional life.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. George Passant

    1940 · C. P. Snow

    George Passant is the first published novel in C. P. Snow's series Strangers and Brothers, though second in internal chronology. It was originally…

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  2. The Light and the Dark

    1947 · C. P. Snow

    The Light and the Dark, a 1947 novel by C. P. Snow, is the fourth novel in his Strangers and Brothers series. It portrays narrator Lewis Eliot's…

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  3. Time of Hope

    1949 · C. P. Snow

    Time of Hope is the first chronological entry in C. P. Snow's series of novels Strangers and Brothers, though the third to be published, in 1949. It…

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  4. The Masters

    1951 · C. P. Snow

    The Masters is the fifth novel in C. P. Snow's Strangers and Brothers series. It follows the election of a new Master at the unnamed Cambridge…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Strangers and Brothers books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “George Passant”. Start with “George Passant.”

How many books are in the Strangers and Brothers series?

We list 4 books by C. P. Snow , published between 1940–1951.

Where can I buy the Strangers and Brothers books?

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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.