Portrait of Konstantin Paustovsky

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

Where to start with Konstantin Paustovsky

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Golden Rose (1956)

    240 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Selected Stories (1967)

    335 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Story of a Life (1964)

    661 pages

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.