Eduard Vilde books in order
Estonian writer and politician
- Lived
- 1865–1933
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 4
Eduard Vilde published 2 novels and 2 plays, beginning with Prohvet Maltsvet (1908).
Updated September 2026
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Prohvet Maltsvet
Eduard Vilde's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Prohvet Maltsvet (1908)
Mäeküla Piimamees (1916)
Plays in order
Tabamata Ime (1912)
Pisuhänd (1913)
Film and TV adaptations
- Mäeküla piimamees (1965)Film · from Mäeküla Piimamees
About Eduard Vilde
Eduard Vilde was an Estonian writer, a pioneer of critical realism in Estonian literature, and a diplomat. He was the author of classics such as The War in Mahtra and The Milkman from Mäeküla. He was one of the most revered figures in Estonian literature and is generally credited as being the country's first professional writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Eduard Vilde FAQ
- How many books has Eduard Vilde written?
- Eduard Vilde published 2 novels and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eduard Vilde's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Prohvet Maltsvet.
- What is Eduard Vilde's last book?
- Mäeküla Piimamees (1916).
- What is Eduard Vilde's most famous book?
- Prohvet Maltsvet (1908) is Eduard Vilde's most widely read book.
- Which Eduard Vilde books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Mäeküla Piimamees (film, 1965).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.