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Adelbert von Chamisso books in order

German poet and botanist

Lived
1781–1838
Country
France
Books
6

Adelbert von Chamisso published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 children's book, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with The Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl (1824).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. The Giant's Toy (1831)

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Novellas in order

  1. Peter Schlemihl (1814)

    144 pages

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Children's books in order

  1. The Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl (1824)

    123 pages

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Plays in order

  1. Faust (1881)

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Other books in order

  1. Notices Respecting the Botany of Certain Countries Visited by the Russian Voyage of Discovery Under the Command of Capt. Kotzebue (1830)

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  2. The Shadowless Man; Or, the Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl (1845)

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About Adelbert von Chamisso

Adelbert von Chamisso was a German poet, writer and botanist. He was commonly known in French as Adelbert de Chamisso de Boncourt, a name referring to the family estate at Boncourt.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Adelbert von Chamisso FAQ

How many books has Adelbert von Chamisso written?
Adelbert von Chamisso published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 children's book, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Adelbert von Chamisso's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl.
What is Adelbert von Chamisso's last book?
The Giant's Toy (1831).
What is Adelbert von Chamisso's most famous book?
The Wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl (1824) is Adelbert von Chamisso's most widely read book.
Can I read Adelbert von Chamisso's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Adelbert von Chamisso are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.