Gerhart Hauptmann books in order
German dramatist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912
- Lived
- 1862–1946
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 26
Gerhart Hauptmann published 10 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 9 plays and 4 other books, beginning with Bahnwärter Thiel (1888).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gerhart Hauptmann
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Bahnwärter Thiel
Gerhart Hauptmann's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Florian Geyer (1896)
Die Versunkene Glocke (1897)
Griselda (1909)
The Fool in Christ, Emanuel Quint (1911)
Atlantis (1912)
Dramatic Works (1912)
Phantom (1922)
The Heretic of Soana (1923)
Wanda (1928)
Three Plays (1977)
Novellas in order
Bahnwärter Thiel (1888)
Short story collections in order
Lineman Thiel and Other Tales (1989)
Non-fiction in order
Der Biberpelz (1927)
Plays in order
Before Sunrise (1889)
Lonely Lives: A Drama (1891)
The Weavers (1892)
The Assumption of Hannele (1893)
The Beaver Coat (1893)
The Sunken Bell (1897)
Drayman Henschel (1899)
Rose Bernd (1903)
The Rats (1911)
Other books in order
Lonely Lives (1891)
The Coming of Peace (1900)
Das Dramatische Werk (1932)
Bahnwärter Thiel and Fasching (1952)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Weavers (1927)Film · from The Weavers
- Hannele's Journey to Heaven (1922)Film · from The Assumption of Hannele
- Hanneles Himmelfahrt (1934)Film · from The Assumption of Hannele
- The Rats (1921)Film · from The Rats
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About Gerhart Hauptmann
Gerhart Johann Robert Hauptmann was a German dramatist and novelist. He is counted among the most important promoters of literary naturalism, though he integrated other styles into his work as well. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gerhart Hauptmann FAQ
- How many books has Gerhart Hauptmann written?
- Gerhart Hauptmann published 10 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 9 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gerhart Hauptmann's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bahnwärter Thiel.
- What is Gerhart Hauptmann's last book?
- Wanda (1928).
- What is Gerhart Hauptmann's most famous book?
- Bahnwärter Thiel (1888) is Gerhart Hauptmann's most widely read book.
- Which Gerhart Hauptmann books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Weavers (film, 1927), The Assumption of Hannele (as Hannele's Journey to Heaven, film, 1922) and The Rats (film, 1921).
- Can I read Gerhart Hauptmann's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Gerhart Hauptmann 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.