Hildegard Knef books in order
German actress, singer and writer
- Lived
- 1925–2002
- Country
- West Germany
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Hildegard Neff
Hildegard Knef published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with The Gift Horse (1971).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hildegard Knef
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The Gift Horse
Hildegard Knef's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Gift Horse (1971)
Other books in order
The Verdict (1977)
About Hildegard Knef
Hildegard Frieda Albertine Knef{{efn|German: [ˈhɪldəɡaʁt ˈkneːf] ; was an actress, singer, and writer from Ulm in Germany. She became a US citizen in 1950, but renewed her German citizenship in 2001.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hildegard Knef FAQ
- How many books has Hildegard Knef written?
- Hildegard Knef published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hildegard Knef's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Gift Horse.
- What is Hildegard Knef's last book?
- The Gift Horse (1971).
- What is Hildegard Knef's most famous book?
- The Gift Horse (1971) is Hildegard Knef's most widely read book.
- Does Hildegard Knef write under a pen name?
- Yes: Hildegard Knef has also published as Hildegard Neff.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.