Portrait of Johann Peter Hebel

Johann Peter Hebel books in order

German short story writer and dialectal poet

Lived
1760–1826
Country
Grand Duchy of Baden
Books
2

Johann Peter Hebel published 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with Francisca and Other Stories from the German of Johan Peter Hebel (1811).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Johann Peter Hebel

Novellas in order

  1. Francisca and Other Stories from the German of Johan Peter Hebel (1811)

    106 pages

Other books in order

  1. Schatzkästlein Des Rheinischen Hausfreundes (1818)

    207 pages

About Johann Peter Hebel

Johann Peter Hebel was a German short story writer, dialectal poet, Lutheran theologian and pedagogue, most famous for a collection of Alemannic lyric poems and one of German tales.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Johann Peter Hebel FAQ

How many books has Johann Peter Hebel written?
Johann Peter Hebel published 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Johann Peter Hebel's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Francisca and Other Stories from the German of Johan Peter Hebel.
What is Johann Peter Hebel's last book?
Francisca and Other Stories from the German of Johan Peter Hebel (1811).
What is Johann Peter Hebel's most famous book?
Francisca and Other Stories from the German of Johan Peter Hebel (1811) is Johann Peter Hebel's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.