Portrait of Konstantin Simonov

Konstantin Simonov books in order

Soviet writer, poet, playwright and wartime correspondent

Lived
1915–1979
Country
Russia
Books
3

Konstantin Simonov published 3 novels, beginning with Days and Nights (1944).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Konstantin Simonov

Konstantin Simonov books in order of publication

  1. Days and Nights (1944)

    308 pages

  2. The Living and the Dead (1960)

    535 pages

  3. Poslednee Leto (1971)

    606 pages

About Konstantin Simonov

Konstantin Mikhailovich Simonov, born Kirill Mikhailovich Simonov, was a Soviet author, war poet, playwright and wartime correspondent, arguably most famous for his 1941 poem "Wait for Me".

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Konstantin Simonov FAQ

How many books has Konstantin Simonov written?
Konstantin Simonov published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Konstantin Simonov's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Days and Nights.
What is Konstantin Simonov's last book?
Poslednee Leto (1971).
What is Konstantin Simonov's most famous book?
Days and Nights (1944) is Konstantin Simonov'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.