Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctor Copernicus | 1976 | John Banville / Benjamin Black | Buy |
| 2 | Kepler | 1981 | John Banville / Benjamin Black | Buy |
| 3 | The Newton Letter | 1982 | John Banville / Benjamin Black | Buy |
The Revolutions Trilogy is an early work by John Banville, published between 1976 and 1982. The three novels take as their subjects the scientists who reshaped humanity’s understanding of the universe: Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton. Each book blends historical detail with Banville’s characteristic interest in perception and the nature of knowledge.
Doctor Copernicus and Kepler are relatively straightforward biographical novels, while The Newton Letter is shorter and more experimental, using Newton as a starting point rather than a direct subject. The trilogy established Banville’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most ambitious literary novelists.