Hugo von Hofmannsthal books in order
Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, dramatist
- Lived
- 1874–1929
- Country
- Cisleithania
- Books
- 7
- Also writes as
- Loris, Theophil Morren
Hugo von Hofmannsthal published 3 novels, 1 novella and 3 plays, beginning with Death and the Fool (1894). The best-known is Jedermann (1911).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hugo von Hofmannsthal
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Jedermann
Hugo von Hofmannsthal's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Der Unbestechliche (1923)
Selected Prose (1952)
A Working Friendship the Correspondence Between Richard Strauss and Hugo Von Hofmannsthal (1974)
Novellas in order
The Lord Chandos Letter (1902)
Plays in order
Death and the Fool (1894)
Jedermann (1911)
The Difficult Gentleman (1920)
About Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal was an Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, dramatist, narrator, and essayist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hugo von Hofmannsthal FAQ
- How many books has Hugo von Hofmannsthal written?
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal published 3 novels, 1 novella and 3 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hugo von Hofmannsthal's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Jedermann.
- What is Hugo von Hofmannsthal's last book?
- Der Unbestechliche (1923).
- What is Hugo von Hofmannsthal's most famous book?
- Jedermann (1911) is Hugo von Hofmannsthal's most widely read book.
- Does Hugo von Hofmannsthal write under a pen name?
- Yes: Hugo von Hofmannsthal has also published as Loris and Theophil Morren.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.