
Konstantin Paustovsky books in order
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1892–1968
- Country
- Russian Republic
- Books
- 3
Konstantin Paustovsky published 1 novel, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Golden Rose (1956). The best-known is The Story of a Life (1964).
Updated September 2026
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The Story of a Life
Konstantin Paustovsky's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

The Golden Rose (1956)
Short story collections in order

Selected Stories (1967)
Non-fiction in order

The Story of a Life (1964)
About Konstantin Paustovsky
Konstantin Georgiyevich Paustovsky was a Soviet writer nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1968.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Konstantin Paustovsky FAQ
- How many books has Konstantin Paustovsky written?
- Konstantin Paustovsky published 1 novel, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Konstantin Paustovsky's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Story of a Life.
- What is Konstantin Paustovsky's last book?
- Selected Stories (1967).
- What is Konstantin Paustovsky's most famous book?
- The Story of a Life (1964) is Konstantin Paustovsky'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.