Jean Paul books in order
German Romantic writer
- Lived
- 1763–1825
- Country
- Kingdom of Bavaria
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- J. P. F. Hasus, Jean-Paul Richter
Jean Paul published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Siebenkäs (1796). The best-known is Titan (1800).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jean Paul
Standalone novels in order
Siebenkäs (1796)
Titan (1800)
Non-fiction in order
Levana (1863)
Free to read
All free classics
About Jean Paul
Jean Paul was a German Romantic writer, best known for his humorous novels and stories.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean Paul FAQ
- How many books has Jean Paul written?
- Jean Paul published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean Paul's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Titan.
- What is Jean Paul's last book?
- Titan (1800).
- What is Jean Paul's most famous book?
- Titan (1800) is Jean Paul's most widely read book.
- Does Jean Paul write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jean Paul has also published as J. P. F. Hasus and Jean-Paul Richter.
- Can I read Jean Paul's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Jean Paul are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.