Frans G. Bengtsson books in order
Swedish writer
- Lived
- 1894–1954
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 4
Frans G. Bengtsson published 2 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Long Ships (1941).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frans G. Bengtsson
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The Long Ships
Frans G. Bengtsson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Long Ships (1941)
A Walk to an Ant Hill (1950)
Non-fiction in order
The Life of Charles Xii (1935)
The Sword Does Not Jest (1960)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Long Ships (1964)Film · from The Long Ships
About Frans G. Bengtsson
Frans Gunnar Bengtsson was a Swedish novelist, essayist, poet and biographer. He was born in Tåssjö in Scania and died at Ribbingsfors Manor in northern Västergötland.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frans G. Bengtsson FAQ
- How many books has Frans G. Bengtsson written?
- Frans G. Bengtsson published 2 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frans G. Bengtsson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Long Ships.
- What is Frans G. Bengtsson's last book?
- A Walk to an Ant Hill (1950).
- What is Frans G. Bengtsson's most famous book?
- The Long Ships (1941) is Frans G. Bengtsson's most widely read book.
- Which Frans G. Bengtsson books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Long Ships (film, 1964).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.