Johan Bojer books in order
Norwegian author
- Lived
- 1872–1959
- Country
- Norway
- Books
- 7
Johan Bojer published 6 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Power of a Lie (1908). The best-known is The Great Hunger (1919).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Johan Bojer
Standalone novels in order
The Power of a Lie (1908)
Treacherous Ground (1912)
The Face of the World (1919)
The Great Hunger (1919)
Life (1920)
The Emigrants (1925)
Other books in order
The Last of the Vikings (1921)
About Johan Bojer
Johan Bojer was a popular Norwegian novelist and dramatist. He principally wrote about the lives of the poor farmers and fishermen, both in his native Norway and among the Norwegian immigrants in the United States. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johan Bojer FAQ
- How many books has Johan Bojer written?
- Johan Bojer published 6 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johan Bojer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Great Hunger.
- What is Johan Bojer's last book?
- The Emigrants (1925).
- What is Johan Bojer's most famous book?
- The Great Hunger (1919) is Johan Bojer's most widely read book.
- Can I read Johan Bojer's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Johan Bojer 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.