Boris Pilnyak books in order
Soviet writer
- Lived
- 1894–1938
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- Pilnyak, Pilňak, Pilniak, Пильняк
Boris Pilnyak published 2 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Volga Falls to the Caspian Sea (1931).
Updated September 2026
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The Volga Falls to the Caspian Sea
Boris Pilnyak's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
The Tale of the Unextinguished Moon (1967)
Chinese Story and Other Tales (1988)
Other books in order
The Volga Falls to the Caspian Sea (1931)
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About Boris Pilnyak
Boris Andreyevich Pilnyak was a Russian and Soviet writer who was executed by the Soviet government on false claims of plotting to kill Joseph Stalin and Nikolay Yezhov.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Boris Pilnyak FAQ
- How many books has Boris Pilnyak written?
- Boris Pilnyak published 2 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Boris Pilnyak's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Volga Falls to the Caspian Sea.
- What is Boris Pilnyak's last book?
- The Volga Falls to the Caspian Sea (1931).
- What is Boris Pilnyak's most famous book?
- The Volga Falls to the Caspian Sea (1931) is Boris Pilnyak's most widely read book.
- Does Boris Pilnyak write under a pen name?
- Yes: Boris Pilnyak has also published as Pilnyak, Pilňak, Pilniak and Пильняк.
- Can I read Boris Pilnyak's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Boris Pilnyak 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.