Johann Kaspar Lavater published 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 2 other books, beginning with Secret Journal of a Self-observer (1771). The best-known is Essays on Physiognomy (1789).
Updated September 2026
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Essays on Physiognomy
Johann Kaspar Lavater's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Secret Journal of a Self-observer (1771)
Essays on Physiognomy (1789)
Children's books in order
The Juvenile Lavater (1815)
Other books in order
Aphorisms on Man (1788)
Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind (1790)
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About Johann Kaspar Lavater
Johann Kaspar Lavater was a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and Reformed theologian.
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- How many books has Johann Kaspar Lavater written?
- Johann Kaspar Lavater published 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johann Kaspar Lavater's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Essays on Physiognomy.
- What is Johann Kaspar Lavater's last book?
- Essays on Physiognomy (1789).
- What is Johann Kaspar Lavater's most famous book?
- Essays on Physiognomy (1789) is Johann Kaspar Lavater's most widely read book.
- Can I read Johann Kaspar Lavater's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Johann Kaspar Lavater 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.