Camilla Collett books in order
Norwegian author and women's rights activist
- Lived
- 1813–1895
- Country
- Norway
- Books
- 1
Camilla Collett published 1 novel, beginning with The District Governor's Daughter (1854).
Updated September 2026
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The District Governor's Daughter
Camilla Collett's most-read book.
Camilla Collett books in order of publication
The District Governor's Daughter (1854)
About Camilla Collett
Jacobine Camilla Collett was a Norwegian writer, often referred to as the first Norwegian feminist. She was also the younger sister of Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland, and is recognized as being one of the first contributors to realism in Norwegian literature. Her younger brother was Major General Joseph Frantz Oscar Wergeland. She became an honorary member of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights when the association was founded in 1884.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Camilla Collett FAQ
- How many books has Camilla Collett written?
- Camilla Collett published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Camilla Collett's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The District Governor's Daughter.
- What is Camilla Collett's last book?
- The District Governor's Daughter (1854).
- What is Camilla Collett's most famous book?
- The District Governor's Daughter (1854) is Camilla Collett's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.