Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
London Lickpenny |
1973 |
Peter Ackroyd |
Buy |
| 2 |
Country Life |
1978 |
Peter Ackroyd |
Buy |
| 3 |
The Diversions Of Purley And Other Poems |
1987 |
Peter Ackroyd |
Buy |
Peter Ackroyd began his literary career as a poet, publishing three collections between 1973 and 1987. London Lickpenny (1973) was his first book, followed by Country Life (1978) and The Diversions of Purley and Other Poems (1987).
These early poetry collections are now overshadowed by his extensive output of novels and non-fiction, but they show that Ackroyd’s fascination with London and English culture was present from the very start of his career.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Peter Ackroyd Collections series?
There are three books in the Peter Ackroyd Collections series, published between 1973 and 1987.
What is the first book in the Peter Ackroyd Collections series?
The first book in the Peter Ackroyd Collections series is London Lickpenny, published in 1973.
Did Peter Ackroyd start his career as a poet?
Yes. Ackroyd’s earliest published works were poetry collections. London Lickpenny (1973) and Country Life (1978) preceded his first novel by nearly a decade. The Diversions of Purley and Other Poems (1987) was his last poetry collection. He moved almost entirely to prose fiction and non-fiction after the late 1980s.