János Arany books in order
Hungarian poet, journalist, writer and translator
- Lived
- 1817–1882
- Country
- Hungary
- Books
- 2
János Arany published 2 novels, beginning with Toldi (1847).
Updated September 2026
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Toldi
János Arany's most-read book.
János Arany books in order of publication
Toldi (1847)
Mistress Aggie (Dec 1853)
About János Arany
János Arany was a Hungarian poet, writer, translator and journalist. He is often said to be the "Shakespeare of ballads" – he wrote more than 102 ballads that have been translated into over 50 languages, as well as the Toldi trilogy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
János Arany FAQ
- How many books has János Arany written?
- János Arany published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read János Arany's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Toldi.
- What is János Arany's last book?
- Mistress Aggie (1853).
- What is János Arany's most famous book?
- Toldi (1847) is János Arany's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.