Franz Grillparzer books in order
Austrian dramatist and poet
- Lived
- 1791–1872
- Country
- Cisleithania
- Books
- 7
Franz Grillparzer published 1 novella and 6 plays, beginning with Die Ahnfrau (1817). The best-known is Sappho (1819).
Updated September 2026
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Sappho
Franz Grillparzer's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The Poor Musician (1848)
Plays in order
Die Ahnfrau (1817)
Sappho (1819)
The Golden Fleece (1821)
König Ottokars Glück Und Ende (1825)
Medea (1867)
The Jewess of Toledo (1872)
About Franz Grillparzer
Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer was an Austrian writer who was considered to be the leading Austrian dramatist of the 19th century. His plays were and are frequently performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna. He also wrote the oration for his longtime friend Ludwig van Beethoven's funeral, as well as the epitaph for his friend Franz Schubert.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Franz Grillparzer FAQ
- How many books has Franz Grillparzer written?
- Franz Grillparzer published 1 novella and 6 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Franz Grillparzer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sappho.
- What is Franz Grillparzer's last book?
- The Poor Musician (1848).
- What is Franz Grillparzer's most famous book?
- Sappho (1819) is Franz Grillparzer's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.