Ingeborg Bachmann books in order
Austrian poet and author
- Lived
- 1926–1973
- Country
- Austria
- Books
- 10
Ingeborg Bachmann published 2 novels, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 3 other books, beginning with Malina (1971).
Updated September 2026
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Malina
Ingeborg Bachmann's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Malina (1971)
The Book of Franza & Requiem for Fanny Goldmann (1999)
Short story collections in order
The Thirtieth Year (1961)
Three Paths to the Lake (1972)
Non-fiction in order
War Diary (2010)
Poetry in order
Darkness Spoken (2006)
Plays in order
Three Radio Plays (1998)
Other books in order
Songs in Flight (1994)
Selected Prose and Drama (1998)
Last Living Words (2005)
Film and TV adaptations
- Malina (1991)Film · from Malina
About Ingeborg Bachmann
Ingeborg Bachmann was an Austrian poet and author. She is regarded as one of the major voices of German-language literature in the 20th century. In 1963, she was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature by German philologist Harald Patzer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ingeborg Bachmann FAQ
- How many books has Ingeborg Bachmann written?
- Ingeborg Bachmann published 2 novels, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ingeborg Bachmann's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Malina.
- What is Ingeborg Bachmann's last book?
- Three Paths to the Lake (1972).
- What is Ingeborg Bachmann's most famous book?
- Malina (1971) is Ingeborg Bachmann's most widely read book.
- Which Ingeborg Bachmann books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Malina (film, 1991).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.