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German author

Lived
1812–1882
Country
Kingdom of Württemberg
Books
11
Also writes as
Theobald Chauber

Berthold Auerbach published 8 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books, beginning with Spinoza (1854).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. Spinoza (1854)

    391 pages

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  2. Edelweiss (1868)

    409 pages

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  3. On the Heights (1868)

    658 pages

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  4. Schwarzwälder Dorfgeschichten (1869)

    520 pages

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  5. The Villa on the Rhine (1869)

    990 pages

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  6. Waldfried (1874)

    380 pages

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  7. Poet and Merchant (1877)

    460 pages

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  8. Landolin (1878)

    265 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Black Forest Village Stories (1874)

    377 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Spinoza: Ein Denkerleben (1854)

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  2. Brigitta (1880)

    143 pages

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About Berthold Auerbach

Berthold Auerbach was a German poet and author. He was the founder of the German "tendency novel", in which fiction is used as a means of influencing public opinion on social, political, moral, and religious questions.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Berthold Auerbach FAQ

How many books has Berthold Auerbach written?
Berthold Auerbach published 8 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Berthold Auerbach's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Spinoza.
What is Berthold Auerbach's last book?
Landolin (1878).
What is Berthold Auerbach's most famous book?
Spinoza (1854) is Berthold Auerbach's most widely read book.
Does Berthold Auerbach write under a pen name?
Yes: Berthold Auerbach has also published as Theobald Chauber.
Can I read Berthold Auerbach's books for free?
Yes. 11 books by Berthold Auerbach 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.