Harry Mulisch books in order
Dutch writer
- Lived
- 1927–2010
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 8
Harry Mulisch published 8 novels, beginning with Two Women (1975). The best-known is The Discovery of Heaven (1992).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Harry Mulisch
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The Discovery of Heaven
Harry Mulisch's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Assault
One of the most-read, at about 192 pages.
Harry Mulisch books in order of publication
Het Stenen Bruidsbed (1959)
Two Women (1975)
The Assault (1982)
Last Call (1985)
The Discovery of Heaven (Oct 1992)
The Procedure (1998)
Siegfried (2000)
Criminal Case 40/61, the Trial of Adolf Eichmann (2002)
Film and TV adaptations
- Twice a Woman (1979)Film · from Two Women
- The Assault (1986)Film · from The Assault
- The Discovery of Heaven (2001)Film · from The Discovery of Heaven
About Harry Mulisch
Harry Kurt Victor Mulisch was a Dutch writer. He wrote more than 80 novels, plays, essays, poems, and philosophical reflections. Mulisch's works have been translated into 38 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Harry Mulisch FAQ
- How many books has Harry Mulisch written?
- Harry Mulisch published 8 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Harry Mulisch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Discovery of Heaven.
- What is Harry Mulisch's last book?
- Criminal Case 40/61, the Trial of Adolf Eichmann (2002).
- What is Harry Mulisch's most famous book?
- The Discovery of Heaven (1992) is Harry Mulisch's most widely read book.
- Which Harry Mulisch books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Two Women (as Twice a Woman, film, 1979), The Assault (film, 1986) and The Discovery of Heaven (film, 2001).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.