Alfred Döblin books in order
German expressionist novelist
- Lived
- 1878–1957
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 18
- Also writes as
- Hans Fiedeler, Knaas Pieth, Linke Poot
Alfred Döblin published 14 novels, 1 short story collection and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Berlin Alexanderplatz (1929).
Updated September 2026
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Berlin Alexanderplatz
Alfred Döblin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Three Leaps of Wang Lun (1916)
Wadzeks Kampf Mit Der Dampfturbine (1918)
Wallenstein (1920)
Berge Meere Und Giganten (1924)
Manas (1927)
Berlin Alexanderplatz (1929)
Babylonische Wandrung (1934)
Men Without Mercy (1935)
Citizens and Soldiers (1939)
A People Betrayed (1948)
November 1918: A German Revolution (1948)
Karl and Rosa (1950)
Return of the Frontline Troops (1950)
Tales of a Long Night (1956)
Short story collections in order
The Murder of a Buttercup (1913)
Non-fiction in order
Journey to Poland (1926)
Destiny's Journey (1949)
Unser Dasein (1964)
Film and TV adaptations
- Berlin-Alexanderplatz (1931)Film · from Berlin Alexanderplatz
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980)TV · from Berlin Alexanderplatz
About Alfred Döblin
Bruno Alfred Döblin was a German novelist, essayist, and doctor, best known for his novel Berlin Alexanderplatz (1929). A prolific writer whose œuvre spans more than half a century and a wide variety of literary movements and styles, Döblin is one of the most important figures of German literary modernism. His complete works comprise over a dozen novels ranging in genre from historical novels to science fiction to novels about the modern metropolis; several dramas, radio plays, and screenplays; a true crime story; a travel account; two book-length philosophical treatises; scores of essays on politics, religion, art, and society; and numerous letters—his complete works, republished by Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag and Fischer Verlag, span more than thirty volumes. His first published novel, Die drei Sprünge des Wang-lung, appeared in 1915 and his final novel, Hamlet oder Die lange Nacht nimmt ein Ende was published in 1956, one year before his death.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alfred Döblin FAQ
- How many books has Alfred Döblin written?
- Alfred Döblin published 14 novels, 1 short story collection and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alfred Döblin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Berlin Alexanderplatz.
- What is Alfred Döblin's last book?
- Tales of a Long Night (1956).
- What is Alfred Döblin's most famous book?
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1929) is Alfred Döblin's most widely read book.
- Does Alfred Döblin write under a pen name?
- Yes: Alfred Döblin has also published as Hans Fiedeler, Knaas Pieth and Linke Poot.
- Which Alfred Döblin books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Berlin Alexanderplatz (as Berlin-Alexanderplatz, film, 1931).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.