István Örkény books in order
Hungarian writer
- Lived
- 1912–1979
- Country
- Hungary
- Books
- 2
István Örkény published 2 books, beginning with Catsplay (1974).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with István Örkény
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Catsplay
István Örkény's most-read book.
Other books in order
Catsplay (1974)
The Flower Show; the Toth Family (1982)
About István Örkény
István György Örkény was a Hungarian writer whose plays and novels often featured grotesque situations. He was a recipient of the Kossuth Prize in 1973.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
István Örkény FAQ
- How many books has István Örkény written?
- István Örkény published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read István Örkény's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Catsplay.
- What is István Örkény's last book?
- Catsplay (1974).
- What is István Örkény's most famous book?
- Catsplay (1974) is István Örkény's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.