Johann Karl August Musäus books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1735–1787
- Country
- Holy Roman Empire
- Books
- 3
Johann Karl August Musäus published 2 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Libussa (1784).
Updated September 2026
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Libussa
Johann Karl August Musäus's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Libussa (1784)
Die Entführung (1787)
Other books in order
German Romance (1827)
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About Johann Karl August Musäus
Johann Karl August Musäus was a German author. He was one of the first collectors of German folk stories, most celebrated for his Volksmärchen der Deutschen (1782–1787), a collection of German fairy tales retold as satires.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johann Karl August Musäus FAQ
- How many books has Johann Karl August Musäus written?
- Johann Karl August Musäus published 2 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johann Karl August Musäus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Libussa.
- What is Johann Karl August Musäus's last book?
- Die Entführung (1787).
- What is Johann Karl August Musäus's most famous book?
- Libussa (1784) is Johann Karl August Musäus's most widely read book.
- Can I read Johann Karl August Musäus's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Johann Karl August Musäus is 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.