Konrad Lorenz books in order
Austrian zoologist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1973
- Lived
- 1903–1989
- Country
- Austria
- Books
- 12
Konrad Lorenz published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with King Solomon's Ring (1952). The best-known is On Aggression (1963).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Konrad Lorenz
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On Aggression
Konrad Lorenz's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
King Solomon's Ring (1952)
Non-fiction in order
On Aggression (1963)
Evolution and Modification of Behavior (1965)
Studies in Animal and Human Behaviour (1965)
Behind the Mirror: A Search for a Natural History of Human Knowledge (1973)
Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins (1973)
On Life and Living (1988)
Studies in Animal and Human Behaviour, Volume II (2014)
Other books in order
Man Meets Dog (1954)
Lads Before the Wind (1975)
The Year of the Greylag Goose (1979)
Here Am I--where Are You? (1988)
About Konrad Lorenz
Konrad Zacharias Lorenz was an Austrian zoologist, ethologist, and ornithologist. He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Nikolaas Tinbergen and Karl von Frisch. He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern ethology, the study of animal behavior. He developed an approach that began with an earlier generation, including his teacher Oskar Heinroth.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Konrad Lorenz FAQ
- How many books has Konrad Lorenz written?
- Konrad Lorenz published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Konrad Lorenz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On Aggression.
- What is Konrad Lorenz's last book?
- On Life and Living (1988).
- What is Konrad Lorenz's most famous book?
- On Aggression (1963) is Konrad Lorenz's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.