Esaias Tegnér books in order
Swedish poet, professor and bishop
- Lived
- 1782–1846
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 8
Esaias Tegnér published 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 6 other books, beginning with Frithiofs Saga (1831).
Updated September 2026
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Frithiofs Saga
Esaias Tegnér's most-read book.
Children's books in order
The Frithiof Saga (1862)
Poetry in order
Frithiofs Saga (1831)
Other books in order
Axel (1838)
Frithjof (1838)
The Saga of Frithiof (1841)
Die Frithjofs Sage (1842)
Fridthjof's Saga (1877)
Viking Tales of the North (1882)
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About Esaias Tegnér
Esaias Tegnér was a Swedish writer, professor of Greek, and bishop. During the 19th century, he was regarded as the father of modern poetry in Sweden, mainly through the national romantic epic Frithiof's Saga. He has been called Sweden's first modern man. Much is known about him, and he also wrote openly about himself.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Esaias Tegnér FAQ
- How many books has Esaias Tegnér written?
- Esaias Tegnér published 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Esaias Tegnér's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Frithiofs Saga.
- What is Esaias Tegnér's last book?
- Die Frithjofs Sage (1842).
- What is Esaias Tegnér's most famous book?
- Frithiofs Saga (1831) is Esaias Tegnér's most widely read book.
- Can I read Esaias Tegnér's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Esaias Tegnér 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.