Portrait of Aleksander Fredro

Aleksander Fredro books in order

Polish writer

Lived
1793–1876
Country
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Books
1

Aleksander Fredro published 1 play, beginning with Zemsta (1838).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Aleksander Fredro

Plays in order

  1. Zemsta (1838)

    Adapted for film

Film and TV adaptations

About Aleksander Fredro

Aleksander Fredro was a Polish poet, playwright and author active during Polish Romanticism in the period of partitions by neighboring empires. His works including plays written in the octosyllabic verse (Zemsta) and in prose as well as fables, belong to the canon of Polish literature. Fredro was harshly criticized by some of his contemporaries for light-hearted humor or even alleged immorality which led to years of his literary silence. Many of Fredro's dozens of plays were published and popularized only after his death. His best-known works have been translated into English, French, German, Russian, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian and Slovak.

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

Aleksander Fredro FAQ

How many books has Aleksander Fredro written?
Aleksander Fredro published 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Aleksander Fredro's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Zemsta.
What is Aleksander Fredro's last book?
Zemsta (1838).
What is Aleksander Fredro's most famous book?
Zemsta (1838) is Aleksander Fredro's most widely read book.
Which Aleksander Fredro books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Zemsta (as The Revenge, film, 2002).

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