Eyvind Johnson books in order
Swedish writer
- Lived
- 1900–1976
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 5
Eyvind Johnson published 5 novels, beginning with Strändernas Svall (1946). The best-known is Return to Ithaca (1952).
Updated September 2026
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Return to Ithaca
Eyvind Johnson's most-read book.
Eyvind Johnson books in order of publication
Strändernas Svall (1946)
Se Dig Inte Om! (1950)
Return to Ithaca (1952)
The Days of His Grace (1960)
Dreams of Roses and Fire (1984)
About Eyvind Johnson
Eyvind Johnson was a Swedish novelist and short story writer. Regarded as the most groundbreaking novelist in modern Swedish literature he became a member of the Swedish Academy in 1957 and shared the 1974 Nobel Prize in Literature with Harry Martinson with the citation: for a narrative art, far-seeing in lands and ages, in the service of freedom.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Eyvind Johnson FAQ
- How many books has Eyvind Johnson written?
- Eyvind Johnson published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eyvind Johnson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Return to Ithaca.
- What is Eyvind Johnson's last book?
- The Days of His Grace (1960).
- What is Eyvind Johnson's most famous book?
- Return to Ithaca (1952) is Eyvind Johnson's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.