Juliusz Słowacki books in order
Polish Romantic poet
- Lived
- 1809–1849
- Country
- Poland
- Books
- 4
Juliusz Słowacki published 2 novels and 2 plays, beginning with Arab (1832). The best-known is Balladyna (1839).
Updated September 2026
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Balladyna
Juliusz Słowacki's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Arab (1832)
Lilla Weneda (1840)
Plays in order
Kordian (1834)

Balladyna (1839)
About Juliusz Słowacki
Juliusz Słowacki was a Polish Romantic poet. He is considered one of the "Three Bards" of Polish literature — a major figure in the Polish Romantic period, and the father of modern Polish drama. His works often feature elements of Slavic paganism, Polish history, mysticism and orientalism. His style includes the employment of neologisms and irony. His primary genre was the drama, but he also wrote lyric poetry. His most popular works include the dramas Kordian and Balladyna and the poems Beniowski, Testament mój and Anhelli.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Juliusz Słowacki FAQ
- How many books has Juliusz Słowacki written?
- Juliusz Słowacki published 2 novels and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Juliusz Słowacki's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Balladyna.
- What is Juliusz Słowacki's last book?
- Lilla Weneda (1840).
- What is Juliusz Słowacki's most famous book?
- Balladyna (1839) is Juliusz Słowacki's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.