Friedrich Hölderlin books in order
German poet
- Lived
- 1770–1843
- Country
- Kingdom of Württemberg
- Books
- 2
Friedrich Hölderlin published 1 novel and 1 play, beginning with Hyperion (1797).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Friedrich Hölderlin
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Hyperion
Friedrich Hölderlin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Hyperion (1797)
Plays in order
The Death of Empedocles (1846)
About Friedrich Hölderlin
Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin was a German poet and philosopher. Described by Norbert von Hellingrath as "the most German of Germans", Hölderlin was a key figure of German Romanticism. Particularly due to his early association with and philosophical influence on Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling, he was also an important thinker in the development of German Idealism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Friedrich Hölderlin FAQ
- How many books has Friedrich Hölderlin written?
- Friedrich Hölderlin published 1 novel and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Friedrich Hölderlin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hyperion.
- What is Friedrich Hölderlin's last book?
- Hyperion (1797).
- What is Friedrich Hölderlin's most famous book?
- Hyperion (1797) is Friedrich Hölderlin's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.