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Austrian author

Lived
1836–1895
Country
Austrian Empire
Books
1
Also writes as
Charlotte Arand, Zoë von Rodenbach

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch published 1 novella, beginning with Venus in Furs (1870).

Updated September 2026

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Novellas in order

  1. Venus in Furs (1870)

    199 pages★ 3.6 (8 ratings)Adapted for film

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About Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

Leopold Ritter von Sacher-Masoch was an Austrian nobleman, writer and journalist, who gained renown for his romantic stories of Galician life. The term masochism is derived from his name, invented by his contemporary, the Austrian psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing. Masoch did not approve of this use of his name.

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

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch FAQ

How many books has Leopold von Sacher-Masoch written?
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch published 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Venus in Furs.
What is Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's last book?
Venus in Furs (1870).
What is Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's most famous book?
Venus in Furs (1870) is Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's most widely read book.
Does Leopold von Sacher-Masoch write under a pen name?
Yes: Leopold von Sacher-Masoch has also published as Charlotte Arand and Zoë von Rodenbach.
Which Leopold von Sacher-Masoch books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Venus in Furs (as Venus in Fur, film, 2013).
Can I read Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is 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.