Alfred Andersch books in order
Prosaist, short story writer, publisher, and radio editor
- Lived
- 1914–1980
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 6
Alfred Andersch published 3 novels, 2 novellas and 1 other book, beginning with The Cherries of Freedom (1952). The best-known is Flight to Afar (1957).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Alfred Andersch
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Flight to Afar
Alfred Andersch's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Flight to Afar (1957)
Efraim's Book (1967)
Winterspelt (1974)
Novellas in order
The Cherries of Freedom (1952)
The Father of a Murderer (1980)
Other books in order
Geister Und Leute (1958)
About Alfred Andersch
Alfred Hellmuth Andersch was a German writer, publisher, and radio editor. The son of a conservative East Prussian army officer, he was born in Munich, Germany, and died in Berzona, Ticino, Switzerland. Martin Andersch, his brother, was also a writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Alfred Andersch FAQ
- How many books has Alfred Andersch written?
- Alfred Andersch published 3 novels, 2 novellas and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alfred Andersch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Flight to Afar.
- What is Alfred Andersch's last book?
- The Father of a Murderer (1980).
- What is Alfred Andersch's most famous book?
- Flight to Afar (1957) is Alfred Andersch's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.