Friedrich Schiller books in order
German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian
- Lived
- 1759–1805
- Country
- Duchy of Württemberg
- Books
- 27
Friedrich Schiller published 7 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 13 plays and 2 other books, beginning with The Robbers (1782). The best-known is Schillers Maria Stuart (1801).
Updated September 2026
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Schillers Maria Stuart
Friedrich Schiller's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ode to Joy (1786)
Geschichte Des Dreyßigjährigen Kriegs (1792)
On Naïve and Sentimental Poetry (1795)
Der Gang Nach Dem Eisenhammer (1797)
Der Ring Des Polykrates (1798)
Der Taucher (1798)
Die Kraniche Des Ibykus (1798)
Novellas in order
The Ghost-Seer (1787)
Non-fiction in order
On the Aesthetic Education of Man (1795)
The History of the Thirty Years' War in Germany (1799)
History of the Thirty Year's War, Complete (1802)
Poetry in order
The Poems of Schiller (1800)
Plays in order
The Robbers (1782)
Fiesco (1783)
Intrigue and Love (1784)
Don Carlos (1787)
The Piccolomini (1800)
Wallenstein (1800)
Mary Stuart (1801)
Schillers Maria Stuart (1801)
The Maid of Orleans (1801)
Turandot (1801)
The Bride of Messina (Mar 1803)
William Tell (1804)
Demetrius (1857)
Other books in order
Der Geisterseher (1790)
Poems (1800)
Film and TV adaptations
- Carlos (1971)TV · from Don Carlos
- William Tell (1903)Film · from William Tell
- William Tell (2024)Film · from William Tell
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All free classicsAesthetical Essays of Friedrich Schiller
Literary and Philosophical Essays
Wilhelm Tell
Aesthetical and philosophical essays
The Works of Frederick Schiller
The Thirty Years War — Complete
The Poems of Schiller — Third period
The Death of Wallenstein
History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Complete
Philosophical Letters of Friedrich Schiller
Love and Intrigue
The History of the Thirty Years' War
The Poems of Schiller — Second period
The Poems of Schiller — First period
About Friedrich Schiller
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian. Schiller is considered to be one of Germany's most important classical playwrights. He was one of the most important figures of the Sturm und Drang movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Friedrich Schiller FAQ
- How many books has Friedrich Schiller written?
- Friedrich Schiller published 7 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 13 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Friedrich Schiller's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Schillers Maria Stuart.
- What is Friedrich Schiller's last book?
- History of the Thirty Year's War, Complete (1802).
- What is Friedrich Schiller's most famous book?
- Schillers Maria Stuart (1801) is Friedrich Schiller's most widely read book.
- Which Friedrich Schiller books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Don Carlos (as Carlos, TV, 1971) and William Tell (film, 1903).
- Can I read Friedrich Schiller's books for free?
- Yes. 37 books by Friedrich Schiller are 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.