Heiner Müller books in order
German writer, poet, and theatre director
- Lived
- 1929–1995
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- Max Messer
Heiner Müller published 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 2 other books, beginning with Hamletmachine (1978).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Heiner Müller
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Hamletmachine
Heiner Müller's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Germania (1990)
Plays in order
Hamletmachine (1978)
The Mission (1980)
Other books in order
Quartett (1981)
Explosion of a Memory (PAJ Books) (1989)
About Heiner Müller
Heiner Müller was a German dramatist, poet, writer, essayist and theatre director. His "enigmatic, fragmentary pieces" are a significant contribution to postmodern drama and postdramatic theatre.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Heiner Müller FAQ
- How many books has Heiner Müller written?
- Heiner Müller published 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Heiner Müller's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hamletmachine.
- What is Heiner Müller's last book?
- Germania (1990).
- What is Heiner Müller's most famous book?
- Hamletmachine (1978) is Heiner Müller's most widely read book.
- Does Heiner Müller write under a pen name?
- Yes: Heiner Müller has also published as Max Messer.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.