A. J. Cronin

CRONIN, A. J., 1896 to 1981

A. J. Cronin

Scottish novelist.

Books
4
Editions tracked
6
First editions
4
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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Reading guide

A. J. Cronin books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1935The Stars Look DownLittle, Brown
  2. 1937The CitadelGollancz
  3. 1941The Keys of the KingdomLittle, Brown
  4. 1961The Judas TreeGollancz
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What order should I read A. J. Cronin's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Stars Look Down (1935), then The Citadel (1937) and The Keys of the Kingdom (1941). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was A. J. Cronin's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Stars Look Down, first published in 1935.

When was A. J. Cronin born?

A. J. Cronin was born in 1896 and died in 1981.

How many A. J. Cronin books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by A. J. Cronin across 6 editions, 4 of them first editions.

How do I know if my A. J. Cronin book is a first edition?

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