Henryk Sienkiewicz books in order
Polish writer, novelist, journalist, philanthropist and Nobel Prize laureate
- Lived
- 1846–1916
- Country
- Poland
- Books
- 27
- Series
- 1
Henryk Sienkiewicz published 21 novels, 5 novellas and 1 other book, beginning with Na Marne (1871). The series is The Trilogy (3 books, starting with With Fire and Sword). The best-known is The Deluge (1886).
Updated September 2026
The Trilogy books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 With Fire and Sword (1884) · 2 The Deluge (1886) · 3 Fire in the Steppe (1888)
- 1.
With Fire and Sword (1884)
- 2.
The Deluge (1886)
- 3.
Fire in the Steppe (1888)
Where to start with Henryk Sienkiewicz
Start here
With Fire and Sword
Book 1 of The Trilogy, the series that includes The Deluge, Henryk Sienkiewicz's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Na Marne (1871)
Janko Muzykant (1879)
Letters from a Trip to America (1880)
Without Dogma (1891)
Pan Michael (1893)
Polaniecki Family (1894)
CHILDREN of the SOIL. a WEST CPUNTRY ROMANCE (1895)
Quo Vadis (1896)
After Bread (1897)
Sielanka (1898)
So Runs the World (1898)
In Monte Carlo, a Story (1899)
In Vain (1899)
The Knights of the Cross (1900)
On the Field of Glory (1906)
Whirlpools (1910)
Wiry (1910)
In Desert and Wilderness (1911)
Novellas in order
Hania (1876)
Orso (1880)
The Lighthouse-Keeper of Aspenwall (1881)
Memory of Maripoza (1889)
On the Bright Shore (1897)
Other books in order
Let Us Follow Him (1896)
Film and TV adaptations
- With Fire and Sword (1999)Film · from With Fire and Sword
- The Deluge (1974)Film · from The Deluge
- Colonel Wolodyjowski (1969)Film · from Fire in the Steppe
- Quo Vadis (1913)Film · from Quo Vadis
- Quo Vadis (1924)Film · from Quo Vadis
- Quo Vadis (1951)Film · from Quo Vadis
- Quo Vadis (2001)Film · from Quo Vadis
- Knights of the Teutonic Order (1960)Film · from The Knights of the Cross
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About Henryk Sienkiewicz
Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz, also known by the pseudonym Litwos, was a Polish epic writer. He is remembered for his historical novels, such as the Trilogy series and especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadis (1895–1896).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henryk Sienkiewicz FAQ
- How many books has Henryk Sienkiewicz written?
- Henryk Sienkiewicz published 21 novels, 5 novellas and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henryk Sienkiewicz's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start The Trilogy with With Fire and Sword. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Henryk Sienkiewicz's last book?
- In Desert and Wilderness (1911).
- What is Henryk Sienkiewicz's most famous book?
- The Deluge (1886) is Henryk Sienkiewicz's most widely read book.
- Are Henryk Sienkiewicz's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (The Trilogy); the other 24 books stand alone.
- Which Henryk Sienkiewicz books have been adapted?
- 5 books have been adapted for film or TV, including With Fire and Sword (film, 1999), The Deluge (film, 1974), Fire in the Steppe (as Colonel Wolodyjowski, film, 1969) and Quo Vadis (film, 1913).
- Can I read Henryk Sienkiewicz's books for free?
- Yes. 18 books by Henryk Sienkiewicz 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.