Karel Jaromír Erben books in order
Czech archivist, poet, ethnographer, librettist, publicist, lawyer, translator and writer
- Lived
- 1811–1870
- Country
- Austrian Empire
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- J. E. Miletínský, Jarmil Erben, Květomil Podlipský
Karel Jaromír Erben published 1 novel and 1 novella, beginning with Kytice (1853).
Updated September 2026
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Kytice
Karel Jaromír Erben's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Tři Zlaté Vlasy Děda Vševěda (1860)
Novellas in order
Kytice (1853)
Film and TV adaptations
- Wild Flowers (2000)Film · from Kytice
About Karel Jaromír Erben
Karel Jaromír Erben was a Czech folklorist. He is best known for his collection Kytice, which contains poems based on traditional and folkloric themes. He also wrote Písně národní v Čechách which contains 500 songs and Prostonárodní české písně a říkadla, a five-part book that brings together most of Czech folklore.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Karel Jaromír Erben FAQ
- How many books has Karel Jaromír Erben written?
- Karel Jaromír Erben published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karel Jaromír Erben's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kytice.
- What is Karel Jaromír Erben's last book?
- Tři Zlaté Vlasy Děda Vševěda (1860).
- What is Karel Jaromír Erben's most famous book?
- Kytice (1853) is Karel Jaromír Erben's most widely read book.
- Does Karel Jaromír Erben write under a pen name?
- Yes: Karel Jaromír Erben has also published as J. E. Miletínský, Jarmil Erben and Květomil Podlipský.
- Which Karel Jaromír Erben books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Kytice (as Wild Flowers, film, 2000).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.