Ivan Goncharov books in order
Russian novelist and official
- Lived
- 1812–1891
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 5
Ivan Goncharov published 4 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Oblomov (1859).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ivan Goncharov
Standalone novels in order
The Same Old Story (1847)
Oblomov (1859)
A Common Story (1862)
The Precipice (1869)
Non-fiction in order
Frigate "Pallada" (1858)
Film and TV adaptations
- A Few Days from the Life of I.I. Oblomov (1980)TV · from Oblomov
About Ivan Goncharov
Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov was a Russian novelist best known for his novels The Same Old Story, Oblomov (1859), and The Precipice. He also served in many official capacities, including the position of censor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ivan Goncharov FAQ
- How many books has Ivan Goncharov written?
- Ivan Goncharov published 4 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ivan Goncharov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Oblomov.
- What is Ivan Goncharov's last book?
- The Precipice (1869).
- What is Ivan Goncharov's most famous book?
- Oblomov (1859) is Ivan Goncharov's most widely read book.
- Which Ivan Goncharov books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Oblomov (as A Few Days from the Life of I.I. Oblomov, TV, 1980).
- Can I read Ivan Goncharov's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Ivan Goncharov 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.