Anna Maria van Schurman books in order
Artist, scientist and philosopher from the Northern Netherlands
- Lived
- 1607–1678
- Country
- Dutch Republic
- Books
- 2
Anna Maria van Schurman published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Treatise on Women's Aptitude for Science (1641).
Updated September 2026
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Treatise on Women's Aptitude for Science
Anna Maria van Schurman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Treatise on Women's Aptitude for Science (1641)
Non-fiction in order
The Learned Maid (1659)
About Anna Maria van Schurman
Anna Maria van Schurman was a Dutch painter, engraver, poet, classical scholar, philosopher, and feminist writer who is best known for her exceptional learning and her defence of female education. She was a highly educated woman, who excelled in art, music, and literature, and became a polyglot proficient in fourteen languages, including Latin, Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Arabic, Syriac, Aramaic, and Ethiopic, as well as various contemporary European languages. She was the first woman to study, unofficially, at a Dutch university.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Anna Maria van Schurman FAQ
- How many books has Anna Maria van Schurman written?
- Anna Maria van Schurman published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anna Maria van Schurman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Treatise on Women's Aptitude for Science.
- What is Anna Maria van Schurman's last book?
- The Learned Maid (1659).
- What is Anna Maria van Schurman's most famous book?
- Treatise on Women's Aptitude for Science (1641) is Anna Maria van Schurman's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.