Johan Ludvig Runeberg books in order
Finland’s national poet, author of Finland’s national anthem, Swedish-speaking writer and poet
- Lived
- 1804–1877
- Country
- Grand Duchy of Finland
- Books
- 3
Johan Ludvig Runeberg published 2 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Elk Hunters (1832).
Updated September 2026
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The Elk Hunters
Johan Ludvig Runeberg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Elk Hunters (1832)
The Tales of Ensign Stål (1848)
Other books in order
King Fialar (1912)
About Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Johan Ludvig Runeberg was a Finnish priest, lyric and epic poet. He wrote exclusively in Swedish. He is considered a national poet of Finland. He is the author of the lyrics to Vårt land. Runeberg was also involved in the modernization of the Finnish Lutheran hymnal and produced many texts for the new edition.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johan Ludvig Runeberg FAQ
- How many books has Johan Ludvig Runeberg written?
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg published 2 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johan Ludvig Runeberg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Elk Hunters.
- What is Johan Ludvig Runeberg's last book?
- The Tales of Ensign Stål (1848).
- What is Johan Ludvig Runeberg's most famous book?
- The Elk Hunters (1832) is Johan Ludvig Runeberg's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.