Botho Strauss books in order
German playwright, novelist, and essayist
- Born
- 1944
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 7
Botho Strauss has published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 1 poetry collection and 1 play, beginning with Devotion (1977). The best-known is The Young Man (1984). The latest is The Night with Alice as Julia Crept Around the House (2003).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Botho Strauss
Start here
The Young Man
Botho Strauss's most-read book.
Newest
The Night with Alice as Julia Crept Around the House
Published 2003.
Standalone novels in order
The Young Man (1984)
Living, Glimmering, Lying (1994)
The Night with Alice as Julia Crept Around the House (2003)
Novellas in order
Devotion (1977)
Couples, Passersby (1981)
Poetry in order
Tumult (1984)
Plays in order
Big and Little (1978)
About Botho Strauss
Botho Strauss is a German playwright, novelist, and essayist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Botho Strauss FAQ
- How many books has Botho Strauss written?
- Botho Strauss has published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 1 poetry collection and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Botho Strauss's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Young Man.
- What is Botho Strauss's latest book?
- The Night with Alice as Julia Crept Around the House (2003).
- What is Botho Strauss's most famous book?
- The Young Man (1984) is Botho Strauss's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.