Alexander Grin books in order
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1880–1932
- Country
- Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- Александр Грин
Alexander Grin published 2 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Scarlet Sails (1923).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Alexander Grin
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Scarlet Sails
Alexander Grin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Sparkling World (1924)
She Who Runs on the Waves (1928)
Novellas in order
Scarlet Sails (1923)
Film and TV adaptations
- Scarlet Sails (1961)Film · from Scarlet Sails
- The Sparkling World (1984)Film · from The Sparkling World
- Running on Waves (1967)Film · from She Who Runs on the Waves
About Alexander Grin
Aleksandr Stepanovich Grinevsky, better known by his pen name Alexander Green or Grin, was a Russian writer, notable for his romantic novels and short stories, mostly set in an unnamed fantasy land with a European or Latin American flavor. Most of his writings deal with the sea, adventures, and love.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alexander Grin FAQ
- How many books has Alexander Grin written?
- Alexander Grin published 2 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexander Grin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Scarlet Sails.
- What is Alexander Grin's last book?
- She Who Runs on the Waves (1928).
- What is Alexander Grin's most famous book?
- Scarlet Sails (1923) is Alexander Grin's most widely read book.
- Does Alexander Grin write under a pen name?
- Yes: Alexander Grin has also published as Александр Грин.
- Which Alexander Grin books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Scarlet Sails (film, 1961), The Sparkling World (film, 1984) and She Who Runs on the Waves (as Running on Waves, film, 1967).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.