Hjalmar Söderberg published 4 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Doctor Glas (1905).
Updated September 2026
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Doctor Glas
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Standalone novels in order
Martin Birck's Youth (1901)
Doctor Glas (1905)
The Serious Game (Dec 1912)
Jesus Barabbas (1928)
Short story collections in order
Great Short Stories of the World (1972)
Film and TV adaptations
- A Serious Game (2016)Film · from The Serious Game
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About Hjalmar Söderberg
Hjalmar Emil Fredrik Söderberg was a Swedish novelist, short story writer, playwright and journalist. His works often deal with melancholy and lovelorn characters, and offer a rich portrayal of contemporary Stockholm through the eyes of the flaneur. Söderberg is regarded as one of the greatest writers in Swedish literature. His works are translated to more than twenty languages.
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Hjalmar Söderberg FAQ
- How many books has Hjalmar Söderberg written?
- Hjalmar Söderberg published 4 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hjalmar Söderberg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Doctor Glas.
- What is Hjalmar Söderberg's last book?
- Jesus Barabbas (1928).
- What is Hjalmar Söderberg's most famous book?
- Doctor Glas (1905) is Hjalmar Söderberg's most widely read book.
- Which Hjalmar Söderberg books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Serious Game (as A Serious Game, film, 2016).
- Can I read Hjalmar Söderberg's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Hjalmar Söderberg 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.