Aleksis Kivi books in order
National author of Finland
- Lived
- 1834–1872
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- A. Kivi, A. Kiwi, Aleksis Stenvall
Aleksis Kivi published 1 novel and 1 play, beginning with Heath Cobblers (1864). The best-known is The Seven Brothers (1870).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Aleksis Kivi
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The Seven Brothers
Aleksis Kivi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Seven Brothers (1870)
Plays in order
Heath Cobblers (1864)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Village Shoemakers (1923)Film · from Heath Cobblers
About Aleksis Kivi
Aleksis Kivi was a Finnish writer who wrote the first significant novel in the Finnish language, Seitsemän veljestä, published in 1870. He is also known for his 1864 play, Nummisuutarit.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Aleksis Kivi FAQ
- How many books has Aleksis Kivi written?
- Aleksis Kivi published 1 novel and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Aleksis Kivi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Seven Brothers.
- What is Aleksis Kivi's last book?
- The Seven Brothers (1870).
- What is Aleksis Kivi's most famous book?
- The Seven Brothers (1870) is Aleksis Kivi's most widely read book.
- Does Aleksis Kivi write under a pen name?
- Yes: Aleksis Kivi has also published as A. Kivi, A. Kiwi and Aleksis Stenvall.
- Which Aleksis Kivi books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Heath Cobblers (as The Village Shoemakers, film, 1923).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.