Ilya Ehrenburg books in order
Soviet writer, Bolshevik revolutionary, journalist and historian
- Lived
- 1891–1967
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 19
Ilya Ehrenburg published 15 novels and 4 non-fiction books, beginning with The Extraordinary Adventures of Julio Jurenito (1922). The best-known is Chekhov, Stendhal, and Other Essays (1962).
Updated September 2026
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Chekhov, Stendhal, and Other Essays
Ilya Ehrenburg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Extraordinary Adventures of Julio Jurenito (1922)
A Street in Moscow (1932)
The Fall of Paris (1942)
The Storm (1948)
The Thaw (1954)
The Ninth Wave (1955)
Julio Jurenito (1958)
The Stormy Life of Laz Roitshvantz (1960)
A Change of Season (1961)
People and Life, 1891-1921 (1962)
The War: 1941-1945 (1964)
Post-war Years, 1945-1954 (1966)
Black Book (1980), with Vasily Grossman
The Second Day (1984)
The Life of the Automobile (1985)
Non-fiction in order
People, Years and Life (1960)
Chekhov, Stendhal, and Other Essays (1962)
First Years of Revolution, 1918-21 (1962)
Memoirs (1964)
About Ilya Ehrenburg
Ilya Grigoryevich Ehrenburg was a Soviet writer, poet, revolutionary, journalist, translator, and cultural figure.
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Ilya Ehrenburg FAQ
- How many books has Ilya Ehrenburg written?
- Ilya Ehrenburg published 15 novels and 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ilya Ehrenburg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Chekhov, Stendhal, and Other Essays.
- What is Ilya Ehrenburg's last book?
- Post-war Years, 1945-1954 (1966).
- What is Ilya Ehrenburg's most famous book?
- Chekhov, Stendhal, and Other Essays (1962) is Ilya Ehrenburg's most widely read book.
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