How many books has Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy written?

Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy published 3 novels, 1 novella and 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tsar Fyodor Ivanovitch: A Play in Five Acts.

What is Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's most famous book?

Tsar Fyodor Ivanovitch: A Play in Five Acts (1869) is Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's most widely read book.

Does Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy write under a pen name?

Yes: Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy has also published as Краснорогский.

Which Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Family of the Vourdalak (as Black Sabbath, film, 1963).

Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy books in order

Count, Russian poet, novelist and playwright

Lived: 1817–1875
Country: Russia
Books: 8
Also writes as: Краснорогский

Poetry

Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy published 3 novels, 1 novella and 4 plays, beginning with The Vampire (1841). The best-known is Tsar Fyodor Ivanovitch: A Play in Five Acts (1869).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy

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Tsar Fyodor Ivanovitch: A Play in Five Acts
Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

The Vampire (1841)
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Prince Serebrenni (1862)
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Prince Serebryani (1890)
350 pages
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Novellas in order

The Family of the Vourdalak (1884)
Adapted for film
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Plays in order

The Death of Ivan the Terrible (Jan 1866)
186 pages
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Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich (1868)
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Tsar Fyodor Ivanovitch: A Play in Five Acts (1869)
127 pages
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Tsar Boris (1870)
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Film and TV adaptations

Black Sabbath (1963)Film · from The Family of the Vourdalak
The Night of the Devils (1972)Film · from The Family of the Vourdalak
Daddy, Father Frost Is Dead (1991)Film · from The Family of the Vourdalak
Ghouls (2016)Film · from The Family of the Vourdalak

About Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy

Count Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, often referred to as A. K. Tolstoy, was a Russian poet, novelist, and playwright. He is considered to be the most important nineteenth-century Russian historical dramatist, primarily on account of the strength of his dramatic trilogy The Death of Ivan the Terrible (1866), Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich (1868), and Tsar Boris (1870). He also gained fame for his satirical works, published under his own name and under the collaborational pen name of Kozma Prutkov. His fictional works include the novella The Family of the Vourdalak, The Vampire (1841), and the historical novel Prince Serebrenni (1862).

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

Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy FAQ

How many books has Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy written?: Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy published 3 novels, 1 novella and 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tsar Fyodor Ivanovitch: A Play in Five Acts.
What is Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's last book?: Prince Serebrenni (1862).
What is Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's most famous book?: Tsar Fyodor Ivanovitch: A Play in Five Acts (1869) is Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's most widely read book.
Does Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy write under a pen name?: Yes: Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy has also published as Краснорогский.
Which Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Family of the Vourdalak (as Black Sabbath, film, 1963).