Gao Xingjian books in order
Chinese novelist and playwright
- Born
- 1940
- Country
- People's Republic of China
- Books
- 7
Gao Xingjian has published 4 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 play, beginning with Soul Mountain (1990). The latest is The Case for Literature (2007).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gao Xingjian
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Soul Mountain
Gao Xingjian's most-read book.
Newest
The Case for Literature
Published 2007.
Standalone novels in order
Soul Mountain (1990)
One Man's Bible (1999)
The Other Shore (1999)
Cold Literature (2005)
Short story collections in order
Buying a Fishing Rod for My Grandfather (Feb 1989)
Non-fiction in order
The Case for Literature (2007)
Plays in order
Snow in August (2003)
About Gao Xingjian
Gao Xingjian is a Chinese émigré and later French naturalized novelist, playwright, critic, painter, photographer, film director, and translator who was awarded the 2000 Nobel Prize in Literature "for an oeuvre of universal validity, bitter insights and linguistic ingenuity." He is also a noted translator, screenwriter, stage director, and a celebrated painter.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gao Xingjian FAQ
- How many books has Gao Xingjian written?
- Gao Xingjian has published 4 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gao Xingjian's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Soul Mountain.
- What is Gao Xingjian's latest book?
- The Case for Literature (2007).
- What is Gao Xingjian's most famous book?
- Soul Mountain (1990) is Gao Xingjian's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.