Daniil Kharms books in order
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1905–1942
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Daniil Charms, Хармс
Daniil Kharms published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book, beginning with The Cautious Carp and Other Fables in Pictures (1937).
Updated September 2026
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The Cautious Carp and Other Fables in Pictures
Daniil Kharms's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Cautious Carp and Other Fables in Pictures (1937)
Novellas in order
The Old Woman (1974)
Non-fiction in order
Russia's Lost Literature of the Absurd (1971)
Children's books in order
The Story of a Boy Named Will, Who Went Sledding Down the Hill (1945)
About Daniil Kharms
Daniil Ivanovich Kharms was a Russian avant-gardist and absurdist poet, writer and dramatist in the early Soviet era.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Daniil Kharms FAQ
- How many books has Daniil Kharms written?
- Daniil Kharms published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Daniil Kharms's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Cautious Carp and Other Fables in Pictures.
- What is Daniil Kharms's last book?
- The Cautious Carp and Other Fables in Pictures (1937).
- What is Daniil Kharms's most famous book?
- The Cautious Carp and Other Fables in Pictures (1937) is Daniil Kharms's most widely read book.
- Does Daniil Kharms write under a pen name?
- Yes: Daniil Kharms has also published as Daniil Charms and Хармс.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.