Portrait of Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz

Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz books in order

German writer of Baltic German origin

Lived
1751–1792
Country
Russia
Books
4

Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz published 1 novel and 3 plays, beginning with Observations on the Theatre (1774).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz

Standalone novels in order

  1. Observations on the Theatre (1774)

Plays in order

  1. The New Menoza (1774)

  2. The Tutor (1774)

    142 pages

  3. The Soldiers (1776)

About Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz

Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz was a Baltic German writer of the Sturm und Drang movement.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz FAQ

How many books has Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz written?
Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz published 1 novel and 3 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Observations on the Theatre.
What is Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz's last book?
Observations on the Theatre (1774).
What is Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz's most famous book?
Observations on the Theatre (1774) is Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.