Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock books in order
German poet, writer and linguist
- Lived
- 1724–1803
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 4
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Der Messias (1748).
Updated September 2026
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Der Messias
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Der Messias (1748)
Non-fiction in order
Memoirs of Frederick and Margaret Klopstock (1808)
Other books in order
The Messiah (1769)
Klopstocks Sämmtliche Werke (1823)
About Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock was a German poet. His best known works are the epic poem Der Messias and the poem Die Auferstehung, with the latter set to music in the finale of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2. One of his major contributions to German literature was to open it up to exploration outside of French models.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock FAQ
- How many books has Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock written?
- Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Der Messias.
- What is Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's last book?
- Der Messias (1748).
- What is Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's most famous book?
- Der Messias (1748) is Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.