Leonid Andreyev books in order
Russian playwright, author and poet
- Lived
- 1871–1919
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 18
- Also writes as
- James Lynch, Л.— ев
Leonid Andreyev published 2 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 10 other books, beginning with Best Russian Short Stories (1917).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Leonid Andreyev
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Best Russian Short Stories
Leonid Andreyev's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Seven That Were Hanged (1909)
Satan's Diary (1920)
Novellas in order
The Thought (1902)
Short story collections in order
Best Russian Short Stories (1917)
Non-fiction in order
The Shield (1917)
Plays in order
He Who Gets Slapped (1916)
The Life of Man (2020)
Other books in order
The Red Laugh (1905)
To the Stars (1907)
Kinghunger (1908)
Anathema (1910)
Judas Iscariot (1910)
Savva (1914)
Savva, the Life of Man (1914)
The Little Angel (1916)
Lazarus (1918)
The World's One Hundred Best Stories (1927)
Film and TV adaptations
- He Who Gets Slapped (1924)Film · from He Who Gets Slapped
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About Leonid Andreyev
Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev was a Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer, who is considered to be a father of expressionism in Russian literature. He is regarded as one of the most talented and prolific representatives of the Silver Age literary period. Andreyev's style combines the elements of realist, naturalist, and symbolist schools in literature. Of his 25 plays, his 1915 play He Who Gets Slapped is regarded as his finest achievement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leonid Andreyev FAQ
- How many books has Leonid Andreyev written?
- Leonid Andreyev published 2 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leonid Andreyev's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Best Russian Short Stories.
- What is Leonid Andreyev's last book?
- Satan's Diary (1920).
- What is Leonid Andreyev's most famous book?
- Best Russian Short Stories (1917) is Leonid Andreyev's most widely read book.
- Does Leonid Andreyev write under a pen name?
- Yes: Leonid Andreyev has also published as James Lynch and Л.— ев.
- Which Leonid Andreyev books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including He Who Gets Slapped (film, 1924).
- Can I read Leonid Andreyev's books for free?
- Yes. 11 books by Leonid Andreyev are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.