Gertrud von Le Fort books in order
German writer of novels, poems and essays
- Lived
- 1876–1971
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- Gertrud von Stark, Petrea Vallerin
Gertrud von Le Fort published 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with Hymns to the Church (1937). The best-known is The Eternal Woman (1962).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gertrud von Le Fort
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The Eternal Woman
Gertrud von Le Fort's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Hymns to the Church (1937)
Other books in order
The Eternal Woman (1962)
The Song at the Scaffold (1993)
About Gertrud von Le Fort
Baroness Gertrud von Le Fort was a German writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gertrud von Le Fort FAQ
- How many books has Gertrud von Le Fort written?
- Gertrud von Le Fort published 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gertrud von Le Fort's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Eternal Woman.
- What is Gertrud von Le Fort's last book?
- The Eternal Woman (1962).
- What is Gertrud von Le Fort's most famous book?
- The Eternal Woman (1962) is Gertrud von Le Fort's most widely read book.
- Does Gertrud von Le Fort write under a pen name?
- Yes: Gertrud von Le Fort has also published as Gertrud von Stark and Petrea Vallerin.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.