Jeremias Gotthelf books in order
Swiss novelist
- Lived
- 1797–1854
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 1
Jeremias Gotthelf published 1 novella, beginning with The Black Spider (1842).
Updated September 2026
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The Black Spider
Jeremias Gotthelf's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The Black Spider (1842)
About Jeremias Gotthelf
Albert Bitzius was a Swiss novelist, best known by his pen name of Jeremias Gotthelf.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jeremias Gotthelf FAQ
- How many books has Jeremias Gotthelf written?
- Jeremias Gotthelf published 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jeremias Gotthelf's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Black Spider.
- What is Jeremias Gotthelf's last book?
- The Black Spider (1842).
- What is Jeremias Gotthelf's most famous book?
- The Black Spider (1842) is Jeremias Gotthelf's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.