Felix Salten books in order
Austro-Hungarian author and critic in Vienna
- Lived
- 1869–1945
- Country
- Austria
- Books
- 12
Felix Salten published 7 novels, 4 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Josephine Mutzenbacher (1906). The best-known is Bambi (1923).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Felix Salten
Standalone novels in order
Josephine Mutzenbacher (1906)
Bambi, A Life in the Woods (1923)
The Hound of Florence (1923)
Neue Menschen Auf Alter Erde (1925)
Perri (1938)
Bambi's Children (1939)
Renni the Rescuer (1940)
Children's books in order
Bambi (1923)
Fifteen Rabbits (1929)
Florian (1933)
The City Jungle (2014)
Other books in order
Fairy Tales from Near and Far (1945)
Film and TV adaptations
- Josefine Mutzenbacher (1970)Film · from Josephine Mutzenbacher
- Don't Get Your Knickers in a Twist (1971)Film · from Josephine Mutzenbacher
- Sensational Janine (1976)Film · from Josephine Mutzenbacher
- Bambi (1942)Film · from Bambi, A Life in the Woods
- Bambi's Childhood (1985)Film · from Bambi, A Life in the Woods
- Bambi II (2005)Film · from Bambi, A Life in the Woods
- Bambi: The Reckoning (2025)Film · from Bambi, A Life in the Woods
- The Shaggy Dog (1959)Film · from The Hound of Florence
- The Shaggy D.A. (1976)Film · from The Hound of Florence
- The Shaggy Dog (2006)Film · from The Hound of Florence
About Felix Salten
Felix Salten was an Austrian author and literary critic. His most famous work is Bambi, a Life in the Woods, which was adapted into an animated feature film, Bambi, by Walt Disney Productions in 1942.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Felix Salten FAQ
- How many books has Felix Salten written?
- Felix Salten published 7 novels, 4 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Felix Salten's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bambi.
- What is Felix Salten's last book?
- Renni the Rescuer (1940).
- What is Felix Salten's most famous book?
- Bambi (1923) is Felix Salten's most widely read book.
- Which Felix Salten books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Josephine Mutzenbacher (as Josefine Mutzenbacher, film, 1970), Bambi, A Life in the Woods (as Bambi, film, 1942) and The Hound of Florence (as The Shaggy Dog, film, 1959).
- Can I read Felix Salten's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Felix Salten is 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.