Erich Mühsam books in order
German-Jewish anarchist writer
- Lived
- 1878–1934
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 6
Erich Mühsam published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 1 other book, beginning with Ascona: Eine Broschüre (1905). The best-known is Liberating Society from the State (1933).
Updated September 2026
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Liberating Society from the State
Erich Mühsam's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ascona: Eine Broschüre (1905)
From Eisner to Leviné (1929)
Non-fiction in order
Liberating Society from the State (1933)
Namen Und Menschen, Unpolitische Erinnerungen (1949)
Plays in order
The Reasoning of the State (1928)
Other books in order
Thunderation!/Alle Wetter! (1977)
About Erich Mühsam
Erich Mühsam was a German antimilitarist anarchist essayist, poet and playwright. He emerged at the end of World War I as one of the leading agitators for a federated Bavarian Soviet Republic, for which he served five years in prison.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Erich Mühsam FAQ
- How many books has Erich Mühsam written?
- Erich Mühsam published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Erich Mühsam's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Liberating Society from the State.
- What is Erich Mühsam's last book?
- Liberating Society from the State (1933).
- What is Erich Mühsam's most famous book?
- Liberating Society from the State (1933) is Erich Mühsam's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.