Herman Heijermans books in order
Dutch playwright
- Lived
- 1864–1924
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Samuel Falkland, Heinz Sperber, Koos Habbema
Herman Heijermans published 1 play and 3 other books, beginning with Ahasverus (1881). The best-known is The Good Hope (1912).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Herman Heijermans
Plays in order
Ahasverus (1881)
Other books in order
Ghetto (1899)
The Good Hope (1912)
The Rising Sun (1925)
About Herman Heijermans
Herman Heijermans, was a Dutch playwright, novelist and sketch story writer, who is considered to be the greatest Dutch dramatist of the modern era. He is the most notable playwright from the Netherlands since Joost van den Vondel to have gained widespread recognition outside his own country.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Herman Heijermans FAQ
- How many books has Herman Heijermans written?
- Herman Heijermans published 1 play and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Herman Heijermans's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Good Hope.
- What is Herman Heijermans's last book?
- The Rising Sun (1925).
- What is Herman Heijermans's most famous book?
- The Good Hope (1912) is Herman Heijermans's most widely read book.
- Does Herman Heijermans write under a pen name?
- Yes: Herman Heijermans has also published as Samuel Falkland, Heinz Sperber and Koos Habbema.
- Can I read Herman Heijermans's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Herman Heijermans 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.