Hrotsvitha books in order
German secular canoness, dramatist, and poet
- Lived
- 935–968
- Country
- East Francia
- Books
- 2
Hrotsvitha published 2 plays. The best-known is Abraham.
Updated September 2026
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Abraham
Hrotsvitha's most-read book.
Plays in order
Abraham (1501)
Dulcitius (1501)
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About Hrotsvitha
Hrotsvitha was a secular canoness who wrote drama and Christian poetry under the Ottonian dynasty. She was born in Bad Gandersheim to Saxon nobles and entered Gandersheim Abbey as a canoness. She is considered the first female writer from the Germanosphere, the first person since the Fall of the Roman Empire to write dramas in the Latin West, and the first German female poet.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hrotsvitha FAQ
- How many books has Hrotsvitha written?
- Hrotsvitha published 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hrotsvitha's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Abraham.
- What is Hrotsvitha's most famous book?
- Abraham is Hrotsvitha's most widely read book.
- Can I read Hrotsvitha's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Hrotsvitha is 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.