Anthony Powell
7
Book Series
39
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books
Best for beginners - Start with "A Question of Upbringing" (1951)
Publication Order of To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Books
Popular choice - Start with "Infants of the Spring" (1976)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "Afternoon Men" (1931)
Publication Order of Plays
Popular choice - Start with "The Garden God & The Rest I'll Whistle" (1971)
About the Author
Anthony Powell is a British author of fictional novels. His full name is Anthony Dymoke Powell and his last name is pronounced ‘pole’ as opposed to ‘Pow-ell’. Powell was born in Westminster, U.K., on December 21, 1905 and passed away on March 28, 2000. He was well recognized as being an author that focused on social comedy. One of the works that he is most well known for is his fictional novel series of twelve volumes titled A Dance to the Music of Time. The series started out in 1951 with the release of the first novel, titled A Question of Upbringing. The series includes twelve novels and offer an intriguing and a detailed look into an entire world. Readers will get a panoramic view of the changes that go on when it comes to the middle and upper classes of England. Anthony Powell is the author of over 39 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Anthony Powell has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books
13 books
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A Question of Upbringing In 'A Question of Upbringing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books saga.(1951) ⭐ Start here
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A Buyer's Market Join the adventure in 'A Buyer's Market' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series by Anthony Powell.(1952) ⭐ Start here
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The Acceptance World Join the adventure in 'The Acceptance World' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series by Anthony Powell.(1955) ⭐ Start here
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At Lady Molly's 'At Lady Molly's' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1957) ⭐ Start here
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Casanova's Chinese Restaurant 'Casanova's Chinese Restaurant' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1960) ⭐ Start here
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The Kindly Ones 'The Kindly Ones' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1962) ⭐ Start here
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The Valley of Bones In 'The Valley of Bones', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books saga.(1964) ⭐ Start here
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The Soldier's Art 'The Soldier's Art' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1966) ⭐ Start here
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The Military Philosophers The Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series continues with 'The Military Philosophers', another thrilling entry from Anthony Powell.(1968) ⭐ Start here
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Books Do Furnish a Room Experience the magic of 'Books Do Furnish a Room' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books universe.(1971) ⭐ Start here
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Temporary Kings 'Temporary Kings' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1973) ⭐ Start here
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Hearing Secret Harmonies 'Hearing Secret Harmonies' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1975) ⭐ Start here
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4th Movement In '4th Movement', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books saga.(2009) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Books
5 books
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Infants of the Spring Experience the magic of 'Infants of the Spring' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Books universe.(1976)
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Messengers of Day Join the adventure in 'Messengers of Day' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Books series by Anthony Powell.(1978)
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Faces in My Time 'Faces in My Time' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Books series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1981)
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The Strangers All Are Gone Experience the magic of 'The Strangers All Are Gone' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Books universe.(1982)
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To Keep the Ball Rolling The Publication Order of To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Books series continues with 'To Keep the Ball Rolling', another thrilling entry from Anthony Powell.(1984)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
7 books
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Afternoon Men 'Afternoon Men' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1931)
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Venusberg Experience the magic of 'Venusberg' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1932)
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From a View to a Death In 'From a View to a Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anthony Powell.(1933)
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Agents and Patients In 'Agents and Patients', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1936)
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What's Become of Waring The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'What's Become of Waring', another thrilling entry from Anthony Powell.(1939)
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O, How the Wheel Becomes It! Experience the magic of 'O, How the Wheel Becomes It!' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1983)
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The Fisher King Join the adventure in 'The Fisher King' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anthony Powell.(1986)
Publication Order of Plays
1 books
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The Garden God & The Rest I'll Whistle In 'The Garden God & The Rest I'll Whistle', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Plays saga.(1971)
Publication Order of Chapbooks
1 books
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Reference For Mellors 'Reference For Mellors' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chapbooks series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1994)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
10 books
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John Aubrey and His Friends In 'John Aubrey and His Friends', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1948)
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The Empire Revisited The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Empire Revisited', another thrilling entry from Anthony Powell.(1985)
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Miscellaneous Verdicts The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Miscellaneous Verdicts', another thrilling entry from Anthony Powell.(1990)
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Under Review 'Under Review' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1992)
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Journals, 1982-86 In 'Journals, 1982-86', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1995)
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Journals, 1987-89 In 'Journals, 1987-89', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1996)
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Journals, 1990-1992 Experience the magic of 'Journals, 1990-1992' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1997)
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A Writer's Notebook Experience the magic of 'A Writer's Notebook' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2001)
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Some Poets, Artists & 'A Reference for Mellors' The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Some Poets, Artists & 'A Reference for Mellors'', another thrilling entry from Anthony Powell.(2005)
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Anthony Powell on Wine Experience the magic of 'Anthony Powell on Wine' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2017)
Publication Order of Anthologies
2 books
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Marcel Proust 1871-1922: A Centennial Volume Join the adventure in 'Marcel Proust 1871-1922: A Centennial Volume' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Anthony Powell.(1971)
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Best for Winter 'Best for Winter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Anthony Powell has created.(1979)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Anthony Powell?
Anthony Powell is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 39 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books, Publication Order of To Keep The Ball Rolling: The Memoirs Of Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Anthony Powell book series to start with?
For readers new to Anthony Powell's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Dance To The Music Of Time Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 13 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Anthony Powell's writing.
Q: How many books has Anthony Powell written?
Anthony Powell has written over 39 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.