Portrait of Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko

Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko books in order

Ukrainian writer

Lived
1778–1843
Books
1
Also writes as
Основьяненко

Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko published 1 novella, beginning with The Witch of Konotop (1837).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko

Novellas in order

  1. The Witch of Konotop (1837)

    Adapted for film

Film and TV adaptations

About Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko

Hryhorii Fedorovych Kvitka-Osnovianenko was a Ukrainian writer, journalist, and playwright. Founder of Ukrainian classicist prose. He was born in the vicinity of Kharkiv.

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

Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko FAQ

How many books has Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko written?
Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko published 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Witch of Konotop.
What is Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko's last book?
The Witch of Konotop (1837).
What is Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko's most famous book?
The Witch of Konotop (1837) is Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko's most widely read book.
Does Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko write under a pen name?
Yes: Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko has also published as Основьяненко.
Which Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Witch of Konotop (as The Witch. Revenge, film, 2024).

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