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Czech humorist, satirist, writer and anarchist

Lived
1883–1923
Country
Cisleithania
Books
2

Jaroslav Hašek published 2 novels, beginning with The Good Soldier Švejk (1921).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jaroslav Hašek

Jaroslav Hašek books in order of publication

  1. The Good Soldier Švejk (1921)

    624 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. The Good Soldier Schweik (1951)

    450 pages

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About Jaroslav Hašek

Jaroslav Hašek was a Czech writer, humorist, satirist, journalist, bohemian, first anarchist and then communist, and commissar of the Red Army against the Czechoslovak Legion. He is best known for his novel The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk During the World War, an unfinished novel about a soldier in World War I and a satire on the ineptitude of authority figures. The novel has been translated into about 60 languages, making it the most translated novel in Czech literature.

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

Jaroslav Hašek FAQ

How many books has Jaroslav Hašek written?
Jaroslav Hašek published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jaroslav Hašek's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Good Soldier Švejk.
What is Jaroslav Hašek's last book?
The Good Soldier Švejk (1921).
What is Jaroslav Hašek's most famous book?
The Good Soldier Švejk (1921) is Jaroslav Hašek's most widely read book.
Which Jaroslav Hašek books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Good Soldier Švejk (as The Good Soldier Schweik, film, 1954).

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