Arnold Zweig books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1887–1968
- Country
- German Democratic Republic
- Books
- 5
Arnold Zweig published 5 novels, beginning with The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1927).
Updated September 2026
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The Case of Sergeant Grischa
Arnold Zweig's most-read book.
Arnold Zweig books in order of publication
The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1927)
De Vriendt Goes Home (1933)
Education Before Verdun (1936)
The Crowning of a King (1938)
The Axe of Wandsbek (1943)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1930)Film · from The Case of Sergeant Grischa
- The Axe of Wandsbek (1951)Film · from The Axe of Wandsbek
About Arnold Zweig
Arnold Zweig was a German writer, pacifist, and socialist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Arnold Zweig FAQ
- How many books has Arnold Zweig written?
- Arnold Zweig published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arnold Zweig's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Case of Sergeant Grischa.
- What is Arnold Zweig's last book?
- The Axe of Wandsbek (1943).
- What is Arnold Zweig's most famous book?
- The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1927) is Arnold Zweig's most widely read book.
- Which Arnold Zweig books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Case of Sergeant Grischa (film, 1930) and The Axe of Wandsbek (film, 1951).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.