Gustav Meyrink books in order
Austrian writer and translator
- Lived
- 1868–1932
- Country
- Austria
- Books
- 4
Gustav Meyrink published 4 novels, beginning with The Golem (1915).
Updated September 2026
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The Golem
Gustav Meyrink's most-read book.
Gustav Meyrink books in order of publication
The Golem (1915)
The Green Face (1916)
Walpurgisnacht (1917)
The Angel of the West Window (2000)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920)Film · from The Golem
About Gustav Meyrink
Gustav Meyrink was the pseudonym of Gustav Meyer, an Austrian author,
novelist, dramatist, translator, and banker, most famous for his novel The Golem.
He has been described as the "most respected German language writer in the field of supernatural fiction".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gustav Meyrink FAQ
- How many books has Gustav Meyrink written?
- Gustav Meyrink published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gustav Meyrink's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Golem.
- What is Gustav Meyrink's last book?
- Walpurgisnacht (1917).
- What is Gustav Meyrink's most famous book?
- The Golem (1915) is Gustav Meyrink's most widely read book.
- Which Gustav Meyrink books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Golem (as The Golem: How He Came into the World, film, 1920).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.