Johan Borgen books in order
Norwegian writer
- Lived
- 1902–1979
- Country
- Norway
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Mumle Gåsegg
Johan Borgen published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Det Nytter, Av Helge Lind [pseud.] Översättning Från Det Norska Manuskriptet Av Barbro Alving (1944). The best-known is The Red Mist (1973).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Johan Borgen
Start here
The Red Mist
Johan Borgen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Lillelord (1955)
Nye Noveller (1967)
Novellas in order
The Red Mist (1973)
Non-fiction in order
Det Nytter, Av Helge Lind [pseud.] Översättning Från Det Norska Manuskriptet Av Barbro Alving (1944)
About Johan Borgen
Johan Collett Müller Borgen was a Norwegian writer, journalist and critic. His best-known work is the novel Lillelord for which he was awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature in 1955. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1966.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johan Borgen FAQ
- How many books has Johan Borgen written?
- Johan Borgen published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johan Borgen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Red Mist.
- What is Johan Borgen's last book?
- The Red Mist (1973).
- What is Johan Borgen's most famous book?
- The Red Mist (1973) is Johan Borgen's most widely read book.
- Does Johan Borgen write under a pen name?
- Yes: Johan Borgen has also published as Mumle Gåsegg.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.