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Portrait of Kálmán Mikszáth

Kálmán Mikszáth books in order

Hungarian writer and politician

Lived
1847–1910
Country
Hungary
Books
3

Kálmán Mikszáth published 3 novels, beginning with St. Peter's Umbrella (1895). The best-known is A Strange Marriage (1900).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Kálmán Mikszáth

Kálmán Mikszáth books in order of publication

  1. St. Peter's Umbrella (1895)

    254 pagesAdapted for film

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  2. A Strange Marriage (1900)

    361 pages

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  3. A Fekete Város (1910)

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About Kálmán Mikszáth

Kálmán Mikszáth de Kiscsoltó was a widely reputed Hungarian novelist, journalist, and politician. His work remains in print in Hungarian and still appears from time to time in other languages.

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

Kálmán Mikszáth FAQ

How many books has Kálmán Mikszáth written?
Kálmán Mikszáth published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Kálmán Mikszáth's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Strange Marriage.
What is Kálmán Mikszáth's last book?
A Fekete Város (1910).
What is Kálmán Mikszáth's most famous book?
A Strange Marriage (1900) is Kálmán Mikszáth's most widely read book.
Which Kálmán Mikszáth books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including St. Peter's Umbrella (film, 1917).
Can I read Kálmán Mikszáth's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Kálmán Mikszáth are 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.