Jan Neruda books in order
Czech poet, theater reviewer, publicist, journalist and writer
- Lived
- 1834–1891
- Country
- Austrian Empire
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Janko Hovora
Jan Neruda published 1 short story collection and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Písně Kosmické (1878). The best-known is Povídky Malostranské (1878).
Updated September 2026
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Povídky Malostranské
Jan Neruda's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Povídky Malostranské (1878)
Poetry in order
Písně Kosmické (1878)
About Jan Neruda
Jan Nepomuk Neruda was a Czech journalist, writer, poet and art critic; one of the most prominent representatives of Czech Realism and a member of the "May School".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jan Neruda FAQ
- How many books has Jan Neruda written?
- Jan Neruda published 1 short story collection and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jan Neruda's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Povídky Malostranské.
- What is Jan Neruda's last book?
- Povídky Malostranské (1878).
- What is Jan Neruda's most famous book?
- Povídky Malostranské (1878) is Jan Neruda's most widely read book.
- Does Jan Neruda write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jan Neruda has also published as Janko Hovora.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.