Adalbert Stifter books in order
Austrian painter, pacifist and writer
- Lived
- 1805–1868
- Country
- Cisleithania
- Books
- 7
Adalbert Stifter published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection, beginning with The High Forest (1842). The best-known is Witiko (1865).
Updated September 2026
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Witiko
Adalbert Stifter's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The High Forest (1842)
Rock Crystal (1845)
Indian Summer (1857)
Witiko (1865)
Brigitta (1990)
Novellas in order
The Bachelors (2008)
Short story collections in order
Colourful Stones (1853)
About Adalbert Stifter
Adalbert Stifter was an Austrian writer, poet, painter and pedagogue of German Bohemian origin. He was notable for the vivid natural landscapes depicted in his writing and has long been popular in the German-speaking world.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Adalbert Stifter FAQ
- How many books has Adalbert Stifter written?
- Adalbert Stifter published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Adalbert Stifter's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Witiko.
- What is Adalbert Stifter's last book?
- Witiko (1865).
- What is Adalbert Stifter's most famous book?
- Witiko (1865) is Adalbert Stifter's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.