Jerzy Andrzejewski books in order
Polish author
- Lived
- 1909–1983
- Country
- Poland
- Books
- 6
Jerzy Andrzejewski published 3 novels and 3 novellas, beginning with Ashes and Diamonds (1948).
Updated September 2026
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Ashes and Diamonds
Jerzy Andrzejewski's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ashes and Diamonds (1948)
The Inquisitors (1957)
Miazga (1979)
Novellas in order
The Gates of Paradise (1960)
The Appeal (1971)
Holy Week (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- Ashes and Diamonds (1958)Film · from Ashes and Diamonds
- Gates to Paradise (1968)Film · from The Gates of Paradise
About Jerzy Andrzejewski
Jerzy Andrzejewski was a prolific Polish writer. His works confront controversial moral issues such as betrayal, the Jews and Auschwitz in the wartime. His novels, Ashes and Diamonds, and Holy Week, have been made into film adaptations by the Oscar-winning Polish director Andrzej Wajda. Holy Week and Ashes and Diamonds have both been translated into English. His novel The Gates of Paradise was translated into English by James Kirkup and published by Panther Books with the anglicised spelling "George Andrzeyevski".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jerzy Andrzejewski FAQ
- How many books has Jerzy Andrzejewski written?
- Jerzy Andrzejewski published 3 novels and 3 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jerzy Andrzejewski's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ashes and Diamonds.
- What is Jerzy Andrzejewski's last book?
- Miazga (1979).
- What is Jerzy Andrzejewski's most famous book?
- Ashes and Diamonds (1948) is Jerzy Andrzejewski's most widely read book.
- Which Jerzy Andrzejewski books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Ashes and Diamonds (film, 1958) and The Gates of Paradise (as Gates to Paradise, film, 1968).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.