Portrait of Carl Spitteler

Carl Spitteler books in order

Swiss writer

Lived
1845–1924
Country
Switzerland
Books
1
Also writes as
Carl Felix Tandem, Felix Tandem

Carl Spitteler published 1 book. The best-known is Prometheus and Epimetheus.

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Carl Spitteler

Other books in order

  1. Prometheus and Epimetheus (1930)

    318 pages

About Carl Spitteler

Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler was a Swiss poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1919 "in special appreciation of his epic Olympian Spring". His work includes both pessimistic and heroic poems.

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

Carl Spitteler FAQ

How many books has Carl Spitteler written?
Carl Spitteler published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Carl Spitteler's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Prometheus and Epimetheus.
What is Carl Spitteler's most famous book?
Prometheus and Epimetheus is Carl Spitteler's most widely read book.
Does Carl Spitteler write under a pen name?
Yes: Carl Spitteler has also published as Carl Felix Tandem and Felix Tandem.

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