Portrait of Carl Gustav Carus

Carl Gustav Carus books in order

German philosopher, physician, painter

Lived
1789–1869
Country
Kingdom of Saxony
Books
2

Carl Gustav Carus published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Psyche (1846).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Carl Gustav Carus

Non-fiction in order

  1. Psyche (1846)

    493 pages

  2. The King of Saxony's Journey Through England and Scotland in the Year 1844 (1846)

    391 pages

About Carl Gustav Carus

Carl Gustav Carus was a German physiologist and painter, born in Leipzig, who played various roles during the Romantic era. A friend of the writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe, he was a many-sided man: a doctor, a naturalist, a scientist, a psychologist, and a landscape painter who studied under Caspar David Friedrich.

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

Carl Gustav Carus FAQ

How many books has Carl Gustav Carus written?
Carl Gustav Carus published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Carl Gustav Carus's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Psyche.
What is Carl Gustav Carus's last book?
The King of Saxony's Journey Through England and Scotland in the Year 1844 (1846).
What is Carl Gustav Carus's most famous book?
Psyche (1846) is Carl Gustav Carus's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.