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Alexander Kielland books in order

Norwegian writer

Lived
1849–1906
Country
Norway
Books
6

Alexander Kielland published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Poison (1883). The best-known is Tales of Two Countries (1891).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alexander Kielland

Standalone novels in order

  1. Poison (1883)

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  2. Garman and Worse (1890)

    227 pages

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  3. Skipper Worse (1896)

    191 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Tales of Two Countries (1891)

    174 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Napoleon's Men and Methods (1905)

    356 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Norse Tales and Sketches (1896)

    116 pages

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About Alexander Kielland

Alexander Lange Kielland was a Norwegian realist writer of the 19th century. He is considered one of "the Four Greats" of Norwegian literature, along with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Jonas Lie.

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

Alexander Kielland FAQ

How many books has Alexander Kielland written?
Alexander Kielland published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alexander Kielland's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tales of Two Countries.
What is Alexander Kielland's last book?
Napoleon's Men and Methods (1905).
What is Alexander Kielland's most famous book?
Tales of Two Countries (1891) is Alexander Kielland's most widely read book.
Can I read Alexander Kielland's books for free?
Yes. 5 books by Alexander Kielland 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.