Johann Nestroy books in order
Austrian playwright, actor and singer
- Lived
- 1801–1862
- Country
- Austrian Empire
- Books
- 9
Johann Nestroy published 1 novel, 6 plays and 2 other books, beginning with The Evil Spirit Lumpacivagabundus (1833). The best-known is Der Talisman (1843).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Johann Nestroy
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Der Talisman
Johann Nestroy's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Kampl (1852)
Plays in order
The Evil Spirit Lumpacivagabundus (1833)
Die Beiden Nachtwandler (1836)
Einen Jux Will Er Sich Machen (1842)
Der Zerrissene (1844)
The Insignificant Man (1846)
Freiheit in Krähwinkel (1848)
Other books in order
Der Talisman (1843)
Der Unbedeutende: Posse Mit Gesang in Drei Akten (1849)
About Johann Nestroy
Johann Nepomuk Eduard Ambrosius Nestroy was a singer, actor and playwright in the popular Austrian tradition of the Biedermeier period and its immediate aftermath. He participated in the 1848 revolutions and his work reflects the new liberal spirit then spreading throughout Europe.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johann Nestroy FAQ
- How many books has Johann Nestroy written?
- Johann Nestroy published 1 novel, 6 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johann Nestroy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Der Talisman.
- What is Johann Nestroy's last book?
- Kampl (1852).
- What is Johann Nestroy's most famous book?
- Der Talisman (1843) is Johann Nestroy's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.