Hanns Heinz Ewers books in order
German actor and writer
- Lived
- 1871–1943
- Country
- German Reich
- Books
- 5
Hanns Heinz Ewers published 4 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Edgar Allan Poe (1905). The best-known is Vampire (1921).
Updated September 2026
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Vampire
Hanns Heinz Ewers's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Spider (1908)
Alraune (1911)
Vampire (1921)
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1927)
Other books in order
Edgar Allan Poe (1905)
Film and TV adaptations
- Alraune (1918)Film · from Alraune
- Alraune (1928)Film · from Alraune
- Alraune (1930)Film · from Alraune
- Alraune (1952)Film · from Alraune
About Hanns Heinz Ewers
Hanns Heinz Ewers was a German actor, poet, philosopher, and writer of short stories and novels. While he wrote on a wide range of subjects, he is now known mainly for his works of horror, particularly his trilogy of novels about the adventures of Frank Braun, a character modeled on himself. The best known of these is Alraune (1911).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hanns Heinz Ewers FAQ
- How many books has Hanns Heinz Ewers written?
- Hanns Heinz Ewers published 4 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hanns Heinz Ewers's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Vampire.
- What is Hanns Heinz Ewers's last book?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1927).
- What is Hanns Heinz Ewers's most famous book?
- Vampire (1921) is Hanns Heinz Ewers's most widely read book.
- Which Hanns Heinz Ewers books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Alraune (film, 1918).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.