Ellen Key published 7 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Essays (1907). The best-known is The Century of the Child (1909).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ellen Key
Non-fiction in order
Essays (1907)
Love and Ethics (1909)
The Century of the Child (1909)
The Education of the Child (1909)
The Morality of Woman (1911)
En Djupare Syn På Kriget (1916)
War, Peace, and the Future (1916)
Other books in order
Persönlichkeit Und Schönheit in Ihren Gesellschaftlichen Und Geselligen Wirkungen (1907)
Love and Marriage (1911)
The Woman Movement (1912)
Rahel Varnhagen (1913)
The Renaissance of Motherhood (1914)
The Younger Generation (1914)
The Woman Question (1918)
About Ellen Key
Ellen Karolina Sofia Key was a Swedish difference feminist writer on many subjects in the fields of family life, ethics and education and was an important figure in the Modern Breakthrough movement. She was an early advocate of a child-centered approach to education and parenting, and was also a suffragist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ellen Key FAQ
- How many books has Ellen Key written?
- Ellen Key published 7 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ellen Key's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Century of the Child.
- What is Ellen Key's last book?
- War, Peace, and the Future (1916).
- What is Ellen Key's most famous book?
- The Century of the Child (1909) is Ellen Key's most widely read book.
- Can I read Ellen Key's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Ellen Key are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.