How many books has Klaus Mann written?

Klaus Mann published 7 novels, 1 novella and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Klaus Mann's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mephisto.

What is Klaus Mann's last book?

André Gide and the Crisis of Modern Thought (1943).

What is Klaus Mann's most famous book?

Mephisto (1936) is Klaus Mann's most widely read book.

Which Klaus Mann books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Mephisto (film, 1981).

Klaus Mann books in order

German writer

Lived: 1906–1949
Country: Germany
Books: 11

Memoir

Klaus Mann published 7 novels, 1 novella and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Mephisto (1936).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Klaus Mann

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Mephisto
Klaus Mann's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Der Fromme Tanz (1926)
228 pages
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Alexander (1930)
213 pages
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Mephisto (1936)
379 pages★ 3.7 (6 ratings)Adapted for film
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Pathetic Symphony (1938)
352 pages
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Der Vulkan (1939)
570 pages
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The Other Germany (1940)
318 pages
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The Pious Dance (1987)
181 pages
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Novellas in order

Siblings; And, the Children's Story (1992)
143 pages
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Non-fiction in order

André Gide and the Crisis of Modern Thought (1943)
331 pages
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The Turning Point (1952)
379 pages
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Escape to Life (1991), with Erika Mann
384 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Mephisto (1981)Film · from Mephisto

About Klaus Mann

Klaus Heinrich Thomas Mann was a German writer and anti-fascist activist. He was the son of Thomas Mann, a nephew of Heinrich Mann and brother of Erika Mann and Golo Mann.

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

Klaus Mann FAQ

How many books has Klaus Mann written?: Klaus Mann published 7 novels, 1 novella and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Klaus Mann's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mephisto.
What is Klaus Mann's last book?: André Gide and the Crisis of Modern Thought (1943).
What is Klaus Mann's most famous book?: Mephisto (1936) is Klaus Mann's most widely read book.
Which Klaus Mann books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Mephisto (film, 1981).