Karl Kraus published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with The Last Days of Mankind (1922).
Updated September 2026
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The Last Days of Mankind
Karl Kraus's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
In These Great Times (1976)
Non-fiction in order
The Third Walpurgis Night (1952)
Plays in order
The Last Days of Mankind (1922)
Other books in order
Half-truths & One-and-a-half Truths (1976)
No Compromise (1977)
About Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus was an Austrian writer and journalist, known as a satirist, essayist, aphorist, playwright and poet. He directed his satire at the press, German culture, and German and Austrian politics. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature three times.
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Karl Kraus FAQ
- How many books has Karl Kraus written?
- Karl Kraus published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karl Kraus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Last Days of Mankind.
- What is Karl Kraus's last book?
- The Last Days of Mankind (1922).
- What is Karl Kraus's most famous book?
- The Last Days of Mankind (1922) is Karl Kraus's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.