Christoph Martin Wieland books in order
German poet and writer
- Lived
- 1733–1813
- Country
- Biberach an der Riß
- Books
- 8
Christoph Martin Wieland published 3 novels and 5 other books, beginning with The History of Agathon (1760). The best-known is Socrates Out of His Senses (1797).
Updated September 2026
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Socrates Out of His Senses
Christoph Martin Wieland's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The History of Agathon (1760)
Die Geschichte Der Abderiten (1774)
Oberon (1780)
Other books in order
The Trial of Abraham (1764)
Geschichte Des Agathon (1766)
Der Teutsche Merkur (1773)
Dschinnistan, Oder Auserlesene Feen- Und Geister-mährchen, Theils Neu Erfunden, Theils Neu (1786)
Socrates Out of His Senses (1797)
About Christoph Martin Wieland
Christoph Martin Wieland was a German poet and writer, representative of literary Rococo. He is best-remembered for having written the first Bildungsroman, as well as the epic Oberon, which formed the basis for both Friederike Sophie Seyler's opera of the same name and Carl Maria von Weber's opera of the same name. His thought was representative of the cosmopolitanism of the German Enlightenment, exemplified in his remark: "Only a true cosmopolitan can be a good citizen." He was a key figure of Weimar Classicism and a collaborator of Abel Seyler's theatre company.
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Christoph Martin Wieland FAQ
- How many books has Christoph Martin Wieland written?
- Christoph Martin Wieland published 3 novels and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Christoph Martin Wieland's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Socrates Out of His Senses.
- What is Christoph Martin Wieland's last book?
- Oberon (1780).
- What is Christoph Martin Wieland's most famous book?
- Socrates Out of His Senses (1797) is Christoph Martin Wieland's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.