Portrait of Alexander Berkman

Alexander Berkman books in order

Russian-American anarchist and writer

Lived
1870–1936
Country
Russia
Books
6

Alexander Berkman published 1 novella, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist (1912).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alexander Berkman

Novellas in order

  1. The Kronstadt Rebellion (1922)

    42 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Russian Tragedy (1922)

    71 pages

  2. The Bolshevik Myth (1925)

    324 pages

  3. Now and After (1929)

    160 pages

Other books in order

  1. What Is Communist Anarchism? (1929)

    297 pages

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About Alexander Berkman

Alexander Berkman was a Russian-American anarchist and author. He was a leading member of the anarchist movement in the early 20th century, famous for both his political activism and his writing.

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

Alexander Berkman FAQ

How many books has Alexander Berkman written?
Alexander Berkman published 1 novella, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alexander Berkman's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist.
What is Alexander Berkman's last book?
Now and After (1929).
What is Alexander Berkman's most famous book?
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist (1912) is Alexander Berkman's most widely read book.
Can I read Alexander Berkman's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Alexander Berkman 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.