Gustav Freytag books in order
German writer and politician
- Lived
- 1816–1895
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 8
Gustav Freytag published 4 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 2 plays, beginning with The Journalists (1854). The best-known is Technique of the Drama (1894).
Updated September 2026
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Technique of the Drama
Gustav Freytag's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Debit and Credit (1855)
Soll Und Haben (1855)
Ingo (1873)
The Lost Manuscript (1890)
Non-fiction in order
Die Journalisten (1886)
Martin Luther (1894)
Plays in order
The Journalists (1854)
Technique of the Drama (1894)
Film and TV adaptations
- Debit and Credit (1924)Film · from Debit and Credit
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About Gustav Freytag
Gustav Freytag was a German novelist and playwright.
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Gustav Freytag FAQ
- How many books has Gustav Freytag written?
- Gustav Freytag published 4 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gustav Freytag's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Technique of the Drama.
- What is Gustav Freytag's last book?
- Martin Luther (1894).
- What is Gustav Freytag's most famous book?
- Technique of the Drama (1894) is Gustav Freytag's most widely read book.
- Which Gustav Freytag books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Debit and Credit (film, 1924).
- Can I read Gustav Freytag's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Gustav Freytag 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.