Bolesław Prus books in order
Polish novelist
- Lived
- 1847–1912
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 9
Bolesław Prus published 8 novels and 1 novella, beginning with The Doll (1887).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bolesław Prus
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The Doll
Bolesław Prus's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Katarynka (1880)
The Outpost (1886)
The Doll (1887)
The New Woman (1894)
Pharaoh (1895)
Faraon (1901)
The Pharaoh and the Priest (1902)
Children (1908)
Novellas in order
The Waistcoat (1882)
Film and TV adaptations
- Placówka (1979)Film · from The Outpost
- The Doll (1968)Film · from The Doll
- The Doll (2026)Film · from The Doll
- Pharaoh (1966)Film · from Pharaoh
About Bolesław Prus
Aleksander Głowacki, better known by his pen name Bolesław Prus, was a Polish journalist, novelist, a leading figure in the history of Polish literature and philosophy, and a distinctive voice in world literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bolesław Prus FAQ
- How many books has Bolesław Prus written?
- Bolesław Prus published 8 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bolesław Prus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Doll.
- What is Bolesław Prus's last book?
- Children (1908).
- What is Bolesław Prus's most famous book?
- The Doll (1887) is Bolesław Prus's most widely read book.
- Which Bolesław Prus books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Outpost (as Placówka, film, 1979), The Doll (film, 1968) and Pharaoh (film, 1966).
- Can I read Bolesław Prus's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Bolesław Prus is 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.