Portrait of Carl Jung

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

Standalone novels in order

  1. Über Konflikte Der Kindlichen Seele (1910)

  2. Seven Sermons to the Dead (1916)

  3. Aion: Researches into the Phenomenology of the Self (1951)

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

    151 pages

  5. Psychogenesis of Mental Disease (2001)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Analytical Psychology (1916)

    224 pages

  2. Studies in Word-association (1918)

    575 pages

  3. Contributions to Analytical Psychology (1928)

    410 pages

  4. Psychology and Religion (1938)

    131 pages

  5. The Integration of the Personality (1939)

    313 pages

  6. The Process of Individuation (1939)

    154 pages

  7. Psychology and Alchemy (1944)

    571 pages

  8. Essays on Contemporary Events (1946)

    109 pages

  9. Psychology and Education (1946)

    161 pages

  10. Psychological Reflections (1949)

    385 pages

  11. Answer to Job (1952)

    194 pages

  12. Eclipse of God (1952)

    170 pages

  13. Naturerklärung Und Psyche (1952)

    194 pages

  14. Symbols of Transformation (1952)

    562 pages

  15. Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle (1952)

    135 pages

  16. Two Essays on Analytical Psychology (1953)

    347 pages

  17. On the Nature of the Psyche (1954)

    433 pages

  18. Practice of Psychotherapy (1954)

    384 pages

  19. The Development of Personality (1954)

    230 pages

  20. Mysterium Coniunctionis (1955)

    702 pages

  21. Psychiatric Studies (1957)

    260 pages

  22. The Undiscovered Self (1957)

    113 pages

  23. Psyche & Symbol (1958)

    395 pages

  24. Psyche and Symbol (1958)

    363 pages

  25. Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious (1959)

    462 pages

  26. Flying Saucers (1959)

    184 pages

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

    561 pages

  28. Freud and Psychoanalysis (1961)

    376 pages

  29. Memories, Dreams, Reflections (1961)

    422 pages★ 4.1 (7 ratings)

  30. Modern Man in Search of a Soul (1963)

    282 pages

  31. Civilization in Transition (1964)

    618 pages

  32. Man and His Symbols (1964)

    320 pages★ 3.7 (11 ratings)

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

    160 pages

  34. Alchemical Studies (1967)

    337 pages★ 3.8 (5 ratings)

  35. Analytical Psychology: Its Theory and Practice (1968)

    224 pages

  36. The Psychology of the Transference (1969)

    203 pages

  37. The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche (1969)

    593 pages

  38. Mandala Symbolism (1972)

    220 pages

  39. Four Archetypes (1973)

    173 pages

  40. Letters (1973)

  41. Aspects of the Feminine (1982)

    188 pages

  42. Jung: Selected Writings (1983)

    447 pages

  43. Dream Analysis (1928-30) (1984)

    771 pages

  44. Jung on Evil (1994)

    205 pages

  45. Jung on Alchemy (1995)

    228 pages

  46. The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga (1996)

    128 pages

  47. Jung on Active Imagination (1997)

    192 pages

  48. The Essential Jung (1998)

    447 pages

  49. Jung on Christianity (1999)

    285 pages

  50. Jung on Death and Immortality (1999)

    168 pages

  51. Dreams (2001)

    356 pages

  52. The Earth Has a Soul (2002)

    232 pages

  53. Dreams and Philosophy (2008)

    52 pages

  54. The Red Book = Liber Novus (2009)

    582 pages

  55. The Red Book (Oct 2009)

    484 pages

  56. Psychological Types (Feb 2021)

    654 pages

Other books in order

  1. Dream Symbols of the Individuation Process (1937)

    214 pages

  2. Essays on a Science of Mythology (1949)

    200 pages

  3. Introduction to a Science of Mythology (1951)

    289 pages

  4. The Tibetan Book of the Dead (1957)

    249 pages

  5. The Portable Jung (1971)

    659 pages

  6. The Visions Seminars (1976)

    547 pages

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About 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.