Georg Brandes books in order
Danish literature critic and scholar
- Lived
- 1842–1927
- Country
- Denmark
- Books
- 11
Georg Brandes published 9 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Lord Beaconsfield (1880). The best-known is Creative Spirits of the Nineteenth Century (1923).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Georg Brandes
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Creative Spirits of the Nineteenth Century
Georg Brandes's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Impressions of Russia (1889)
Ferdinand Lassalle (1894)
William Shakespeare (1896)
Henrik Ibsen (1898)
William Shakespeare, a Critical Study (1898)
Main Currents in 19th Century Literature (1900)
Friedrich Nietzsche (1914)
Creative Spirits of the Nineteenth Century (1923)
Other books in order
Lord Beaconsfield (1880)
Wolfgang Goethe (1924)
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All free classicsRecollections of My Childhood and Youth
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 2. The Romantic School in Germany
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 6. Young Germany
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 4. Naturalism in England
Eminent Authors of the Nineteenth Century
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 3. The Reaction in France
Anatole France
About Georg Brandes
Georg Morris Cohen Brandes was a Danish critic and scholar who greatly influenced Scandinavian and European literature from the 1870s through the turn of the 20th century. He is seen as the theorist behind the "Modern Breakthrough" of Scandinavian culture. At the age of 30, Brandes formulated the principles of a new realism and naturalism, condemning hyper-aesthetic writing and also fantasy in literature. His literary goals were shared by some other authors, among them the Norwegian "realist" playwright Henrik Ibsen.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Georg Brandes FAQ
- How many books has Georg Brandes written?
- Georg Brandes published 9 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Georg Brandes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Creative Spirits of the Nineteenth Century.
- What is Georg Brandes's last book?
- Creative Spirits of the Nineteenth Century (1923).
- What is Georg Brandes's most famous book?
- Creative Spirits of the Nineteenth Century (1923) is Georg Brandes's most widely read book.
- Can I read Georg Brandes's books for free?
- Yes. 11 books by Georg Brandes 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.