Ivar Aasen books in order
Norwegian linguist and poet, dubbed the father of Nynorsk
- Lived
- 1813–1896
- Country
- Norway
- Books
- 4
Ivar Aasen published 2 novels, 1 poetry collection and 1 play, beginning with Prøver Af Landsmaalet I Norge (1853).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ivar Aasen
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Prøver Af Landsmaalet I Norge
Ivar Aasen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Prøver Af Landsmaalet I Norge (1853)
Heimsyn (1875)
Poetry in order
Symra (1875)
Plays in order
Ervingen (1896)
About Ivar Aasen
Ivar Andreas Aasen was a Norwegian philologist, lexicographer, playwright, and poet. He is best known for having assembled one of the two official written versions of the Norwegian language, Nynorsk, from various dialects.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ivar Aasen FAQ
- How many books has Ivar Aasen written?
- Ivar Aasen published 2 novels, 1 poetry collection and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ivar Aasen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Prøver Af Landsmaalet I Norge.
- What is Ivar Aasen's last book?
- Heimsyn (1875).
- What is Ivar Aasen's most famous book?
- Prøver Af Landsmaalet I Norge (1853) is Ivar Aasen's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.