Portrait of Kurt Tucholsky

Kurt Tucholsky books in order

Jewish-German journalist, satirist and writer

Lived
1890–1935
Country
Germany
Books
5
Also writes as
Hugo Grotius, Kaspar Hauser, Peter Panter, Theobald Tiger

Kurt Tucholsky published 3 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Rheinsberg: A Storybook for Lovers (1912).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Kurt Tucholsky

Standalone novels in order

  1. Rheinsberg: A Storybook for Lovers (1912)

    152 pages

  2. Lerne Lachen Ohne Zu Weinen (1932)

  3. Zwischen Gestern Und Morgen (1952)

    227 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Castle Gripsholm (1931)

    149 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Deutschland, Deutschland Über Alles (1929)

    245 pages

About Kurt Tucholsky

Kurt Tucholsky was a German journalist, satirist, and writer. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Kaspar Hauser, Peter Panter, Theobald Tiger and Ignaz Wrobel.

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

Kurt Tucholsky FAQ

How many books has Kurt Tucholsky written?
Kurt Tucholsky published 3 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Kurt Tucholsky's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Rheinsberg: A Storybook for Lovers.
What is Kurt Tucholsky's last book?
Lerne Lachen Ohne Zu Weinen (1932).
What is Kurt Tucholsky's most famous book?
Rheinsberg: A Storybook for Lovers (1912) is Kurt Tucholsky's most widely read book.
Does Kurt Tucholsky write under a pen name?
Yes: Kurt Tucholsky has also published as Hugo Grotius, Kaspar Hauser, Peter Panter and Theobald Tiger.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.