Portrait of Hermann von Keyserling

Hermann von Keyserling books in order

Baltic German philosopher

Lived
1880–1946
Country
Russia
Books
6

Hermann von Keyserling published 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Travel Diary of a Philosopher (1925).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Hermann von Keyserling

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Travel Diary of a Philosopher (1925)

    400 pages

  2. The World in the Making (1927)

    293 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Book of Marriage (1926)

    511 pages

  2. America Set Free (1929)

    489 pages

  3. Creative Understanding (1929)

    500 pages

  4. South American Meditations on Hell and Heaven in the Soul of Man (1932)

    420 pages

About Hermann von Keyserling

Hermann Alexander Graf von Keyserling was a Baltic German philosopher from the Keyserlingk family. His grandfather, Alexander von Keyserling, was a notable geologist of Imperial Russia.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Hermann von Keyserling FAQ

How many books has Hermann von Keyserling written?
Hermann von Keyserling published 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Hermann von Keyserling's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Travel Diary of a Philosopher.
What is Hermann von Keyserling's last book?
The World in the Making (1927).
What is Hermann von Keyserling's most famous book?
The Travel Diary of a Philosopher (1925) is Hermann von Keyserling's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.