Portrait of Emanuel Schikaneder

Emanuel Schikaneder books in order

German actor and singer

Lived
1751–1812
Country
Holy Roman Empire
Books
1

Emanuel Schikaneder published 1 book, beginning with Die Zauberflöte (1800).

Updated September 2026

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Other books in order

  1. Die Zauberflöte (1800)

    51 pages

About Emanuel Schikaneder

Emanuel Schikaneder was a German impresario, dramatist, actor, singer, and composer. He wrote the libretto of Mozart's opera Die Zauberflöte and was the builder of the Theater an der Wien. Peter Branscombe called him "one of the most talented theatre men of his era". Aside from Mozart, he knew and worked with Salieri, Haydn and Beethoven.

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

Emanuel Schikaneder FAQ

How many books has Emanuel Schikaneder written?
Emanuel Schikaneder published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Emanuel Schikaneder's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Die Zauberflöte.
What is Emanuel Schikaneder's last book?
Die Zauberflöte (1800).
What is Emanuel Schikaneder's most famous book?
Die Zauberflöte (1800) is Emanuel Schikaneder's most widely read book.

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