Olivia Manning Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Olivia Manning Anthologies series?"

"There are four books in the Olivia Manning Anthologies series, published between 1969 and 1979."

Q: "What is the first book in the Olivia Manning Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Olivia Manning Anthologies series is Winter's Tales 15, published in 1969."

Q: "Are the stories in these anthologies available elsewhere?"

"Some of the stories Manning contributed to these anthologies also appear in her collection A Romantic Hero or have been reprinted in other compilations. However, a few remain most easily found in the original anthology volumes."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Winter’s Tales 15	1969	Olivia Manning	Buy
2	Penguin Modern Stories 12	1972	Olivia Manning	Buy
3	The Colourful World of Cats	1975	Olivia Manning	Buy
4	Best for Winter	1979	Olivia Manning	Buy

Olivia Manning’s short fiction appeared in several multi-author anthologies during the 1960s and 1970s. These include Winter’s Tales 15 (1969), Penguin Modern Stories 12 (1972), The Colourful World of Cats (1975), and Best for Winter (1979). Her contributions sit alongside work by other British writers of the period.

These anthology appearances are a small part of Manning’s overall output, but they kept her short fiction in front of readers between the publication of the Balkan Trilogy and the Levant Trilogy. The Colourful World of Cats also connects to her interest in the subject, which she had already covered in her non-fiction book Extraordinary Cats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Olivia Manning Anthologies series?

There are four books in the Olivia Manning Anthologies series, published between 1969 and 1979.

What is the first book in the Olivia Manning Anthologies series?

The first book in the Olivia Manning Anthologies series is Winter’s Tales 15, published in 1969.

Are the stories in these anthologies available elsewhere?

Some of the stories Manning contributed to these anthologies also appear in her collection A Romantic Hero or have been reprinted in other compilations. However, a few remain most easily found in the original anthology volumes.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order