Georg Büchner books in order
German dramatist and writer of poetry and prose
- Lived
- 1813–1837
- Country
- Grand Duchy of Hesse
- Books
- 6
Georg Büchner published 1 novel, 1 novella, 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with The Hessian Courier (1834). The best-known is Danton's Death (1835).
Updated September 2026
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Danton's Death
Georg Büchner's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Hessian Courier (Jul 1834)
Novellas in order
Lenz (1839)
Plays in order
Danton's Death (1835)
Leonce and Lena (1836)
Woyzeck (1875)
Other books in order
Leonce Und Lena (1860)
Film and TV adaptations
- Danton (1921)Film · from Danton's Death
- Danton (1931)Film · from Danton's Death
- Wozzeck (1947)Film · from Woyzeck
- Woyzeck (1979)Film · from Woyzeck
About Georg Büchner
Karl Georg Büchner was a German dramatist and writer of poetry and prose, considered part of the Young Germany movement. He was also a revolutionary and the brother of physician and philosopher Ludwig Büchner. His literary achievements, though limited by his death at age 23, are generally held in great esteem in Germany. Despite his brief career, his plays profoundly influenced naturalism, expressionism, and later developments in European theater.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Georg Büchner FAQ
- How many books has Georg Büchner written?
- Georg Büchner published 1 novel, 1 novella, 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Georg Büchner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Danton's Death.
- What is Georg Büchner's last book?
- Lenz (1839).
- What is Georg Büchner's most famous book?
- Danton's Death (1835) is Georg Büchner's most widely read book.
- Which Georg Büchner books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Danton's Death (as Danton, film, 1921) and Woyzeck (as Wozzeck, film, 1947).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.