Carl Jung books in order
Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist
- Lived
- 1875–1961
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 69
Carl Jung published 5 novels, 58 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with Psychology of the Unconscious (1912). The best-known is Modern Man in Search of a Soul (1963).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Carl Jung

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Modern Man in Search of a Soul
Carl Jung's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Über Konflikte Der Kindlichen Seele (1910)
Seven Sermons to the Dead (1916)
Aion: Researches into the Phenomenology of the Self (1951)

The Secret of the Golden Flower (1962), with Richard Wilhelm

Psychogenesis of Mental Disease (2001)
Non-fiction in order


The Theory of Psychoanalysis (1915)

Analytical Psychology (1916)

Studies in Word-association (1918)

Contributions to Analytical Psychology (1928)
Psychology and Religion (1938)

The Integration of the Personality (1939)
The Process of Individuation (1939)

Psychology and Alchemy (1944)

Essays on Contemporary Events (1946)

Psychology and Education (1946)

Psychological Reflections (1949)

Answer to Job (1952)

Eclipse of God (1952)
Naturerklärung Und Psyche (1952)

Symbols of Transformation (1952)

Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle (1952)

Two Essays on Analytical Psychology (1953)

On the Nature of the Psyche (1954)

Practice of Psychotherapy (1954)

The Development of Personality (1954)

Mysterium Coniunctionis (1955)
Psychiatric Studies (1957)

The Undiscovered Self (1957)

Psyche & Symbol (1958)

Psyche and Symbol (1958)

Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious (1959)

Flying Saucers (1959)

The Basic Writings of C.g. Jung (1959)

Freud and Psychoanalysis (1961)

Memories, Dreams, Reflections (1961)

Modern Man in Search of a Soul (1963)

Civilization in Transition (1964)

Man and His Symbols (1964)

The Spirit in Man, Art, and Literature (1966)

Alchemical Studies (1967)

Analytical Psychology: Its Theory and Practice (1968)

The Psychology of the Transference (1969)

The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche (1969)

Mandala Symbolism (1972)

Four Archetypes (1973)

Letters (1973)

Aspects of the Feminine (1982)

Jung: Selected Writings (1983)

Dream Analysis (1928-30) (1984)

Jung on Evil (1994)

Jung on Alchemy (1995)

The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga (1996)

Jung on Active Imagination (1997)

The Essential Jung (1998)

Jung on Christianity (1999)

Jung on Death and Immortality (1999)

Dreams (2001)

The Earth Has a Soul (2002)

Dreams and Philosophy (2008)

The Red Book = Liber Novus (2009)

The Red Book (Oct 2009)

Psychological Types (Feb 2021)
Other books in order
Dream Symbols of the Individuation Process (1937)

Essays on a Science of Mythology (1949)
Introduction to a Science of Mythology (1951)

The Tibetan Book of the Dead (1957)

The Portable Jung (1971)

The Visions Seminars (1976)
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All free classicsAbout Carl Jung
Carl Gustav Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and psychologist who founded the school of analytical psychology. He was a prolific author of over twenty books, illustrator, correspondent, and academic, best known for his concept of archetypes. Widely considered one of the most influential psychologists of all time, Jung's work has fostered not only scholarship, but also popular interest. His work has been influential in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology, and religious studies.
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Carl Jung FAQ
- How many books has Carl Jung written?
- Carl Jung published 5 novels, 58 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carl Jung's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Modern Man in Search of a Soul.
- What is Carl Jung's last book?
- Modern Man in Search of a Soul (1963).
- What is Carl Jung's most famous book?
- Modern Man in Search of a Soul (1963) is Carl Jung's most widely read book.
- Can I read Carl Jung's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Carl Jung are 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.
