August von Kotzebue books in order
German dramatist and writer
- Lived
- 1761–1819
- Country
- Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
- Books
- 39
- Also writes as
- Friedrich Germanus
August von Kotzebue published 6 non-fiction books, 7 plays and 26 other books, beginning with The Negro Slaves (1796). The best-known is The Stranger (1798).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with August von Kotzebue
Non-fiction in order
The Force of Calumny (1799)
The Noble Lie (1799)
The Virgin of the Sun (1799)
Sketch of the Life and Literary Career of Augustus Von Kotzebue (1800)
The Most Remarkable Year in the Life of Augustus Von Kotzebue (1802)
Travels Through Italy, in the Years 1804 and 1805 (1806)
Plays in order
The Negro Slaves (1796)
Count Benyowsky (1798)
La Peyrouse (1799)
Pizarro (1799)
Pizarro in Peru (1799)
Self Immolation (1799)
The Spaniards in Peru (1799)
Other books in order
Lovers' Vows (1798)
The Count of Burgundy (1798)
The Stranger (1798)
Adelaide of Wulfingen (1799)
La-Peyrouse, a Drama, in Two Acts. by Augustus Von Kotzebue. Translated from the German by Anne Plumptre (1799)
Poverty and Nobleness of Mind (1799)
Sighs; Or, the Daughter (1799)
The Constant Lover, Or, William & Jeanette (1799)
The Corsicans (1799)
The East Indian (1799)
The Happy Family (1799)
The Horse and the Widow (1799)
The Peevish Man (1799)
The Reconciliation (1799)
The Widow, and the Riding Horse (1799)
The Writing Desk, Or, Youth in Danger (1799)
Ildegerte, Queen of Norway (1800)
The Birth-day: A Comedy, in Three Acts. as Performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. Altered from the German of Kotzebue, and Adapted to the English Stage, by Thomas Dibdin (1800)
The Sufferings of the Family of Ortenberg (1800)
Abbe De L'Epée (1801)
The Pigeon (1802)
The Beautiful Unknown (1803)
Zaida, Or, the Dethronement of Muhamed Iv (1803)
Leontina (1809)
How to Die for Love (1812)
The Stranger, a Drama, in Five Acts (1860)
About August von Kotzebue
August Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue was a German playwright, who had also worked as a Russian diplomat.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
August von Kotzebue FAQ
- How many books has August von Kotzebue written?
- August von Kotzebue published 6 non-fiction books, 7 plays and 26 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read August von Kotzebue's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Stranger.
- What is August von Kotzebue's last book?
- Travels Through Italy, in the Years 1804 and 1805 (1806).
- What is August von Kotzebue's most famous book?
- The Stranger (1798) is August von Kotzebue's most widely read book.
- Does August von Kotzebue write under a pen name?
- Yes: August von Kotzebue has also published as Friedrich Germanus.
- Can I read August von Kotzebue's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by August von Kotzebue 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.