Ivan Bunin books in order
Russian writer and poet
- Lived
- 1870–1953
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 14
Ivan Bunin published 7 novels, 6 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Dry Valley (1912). The best-known is Sunstroke (1933).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ivan Bunin
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Sunstroke
Ivan Bunin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dry Valley (1912)
The Village (1921)
Mitya's Love (1925)
The Well of Days (1933)
Memories and Portraits (1951)
The Life of Arseniev (1952)
About Chekhov (1955)
Short story collections in order
Fifteen Tales (1924)
Sunstroke (1933)
Rasskazy (1970)
Dark Avenues (1977)
Light Breathing and Other Stories (1988)
Non-fiction in order
Cursed Days (1926)
Film and TV adaptations
- Sunstroke (2014)Film · from Cursed Days
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About Ivan Bunin
Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin was a Russian writer. He became the first Russian writer awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1933. He was noted for the strict artistry with which he carried on the classical Russian traditions in the writing of prose and poetry. The texture of his poems and stories, sometimes referred to as "Bunin brocade", is considered to be one of the richest in the language.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ivan Bunin FAQ
- How many books has Ivan Bunin written?
- Ivan Bunin published 7 novels, 6 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ivan Bunin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sunstroke.
- What is Ivan Bunin's last book?
- About Chekhov (1955).
- What is Ivan Bunin's most famous book?
- Sunstroke (1933) is Ivan Bunin's most widely read book.
- Which Ivan Bunin books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Cursed Days (as Sunstroke, film, 2014).
- Can I read Ivan Bunin's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Ivan Bunin are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.