Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff books in order
German poet and novelist
- Lived
- 1788–1857
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 3
Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff published 1 novel and 2 novellas, beginning with Aus Dem Leben Eines Taugenichts (1826).
Updated September 2026
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Aus Dem Leben Eines Taugenichts
Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ahnung Und Gegenwart (1815)
Novellas in order
The Marble Statue (1818)
Aus Dem Leben Eines Taugenichts (1826)
Film and TV adaptations
- Good-for-Nothing (1978)Film · from Aus Dem Leben Eines Taugenichts
About Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff
Joseph Karl Benedikt Freiherr von Eichendorff was a German poet, novelist, playwright, literary critic, translator, and anthologist. Eichendorff was one of the major writers and critics of Romanticism. Ever since their publication and up to the present day, some of his works have been very popular in German-speaking Europe.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff FAQ
- How many books has Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff written?
- Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff published 1 novel and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Aus Dem Leben Eines Taugenichts.
- What is Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff's last book?
- Aus Dem Leben Eines Taugenichts (1826).
- What is Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff's most famous book?
- Aus Dem Leben Eines Taugenichts (1826) is Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff's most widely read book.
- Which Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Aus Dem Leben Eines Taugenichts (as Good-for-Nothing, film, 1978).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.