How many books has Carl Zuckmayer written?

Carl Zuckmayer published 1 novella and 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Carl Zuckmayer's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Schinderhannes.

Schinderhannes (1927) is Carl Zuckmayer's most widely read book.

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Katharina Knie (film, 1929) and The Devil's General (as Des Teufels General, film, 1955).

German writer and playwright

Carl Zuckmayer published 1 novella and 4 plays, beginning with Schinderhannes (1927).

Updated September 2026

Carl Zuckmayer was a German writer and playwright. His older brother was the pedagogue, composer, conductor, and pianist Eduard Zuckmayer.

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

How many books has Carl Zuckmayer written?: Carl Zuckmayer published 1 novella and 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Carl Zuckmayer's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Schinderhannes.
What is Carl Zuckmayer's last book?: Die Fastnachtsbeichte (1959).
What is Carl Zuckmayer's most famous book?: Schinderhannes (1927) is Carl Zuckmayer's most widely read book.
Which Carl Zuckmayer books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Katharina Knie (film, 1929) and The Devil's General (as Des Teufels General, film, 1955).

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