Leonid Leonov books in order
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1899–1994
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 8
Leonid Leonov published 8 novels, beginning with The Thief (1931). The best-known is Skutarevsky (1936).
Updated September 2026
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Skutarevsky
Leonid Leonov's most-read book.
Leonid Leonov books in order of publication
The Thief (1931)
Soviet River (1932)
Skutarevsky (1936)
Road to the Ocean (1944)
The Badgers (1947)
The Russian Forest (1958)
Sotʹ (1965)
River (1983)
About Leonid Leonov
Leonid Maksimovich Leonov was a Soviet novelist and playwright of socialist realism. His works have been compared with Dostoevsky's deep psychological torment.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leonid Leonov FAQ
- How many books has Leonid Leonov written?
- Leonid Leonov published 8 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leonid Leonov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Skutarevsky.
- What is Leonid Leonov's last book?
- River (1983).
- What is Leonid Leonov's most famous book?
- Skutarevsky (1936) is Leonid Leonov's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.