Lou Andreas-Salomé books in order
German-Russian essayist, philosopher, and psychoanalyst
- Lived
- 1861–1937
- Country
- German Reich
- Books
- 4
Lou Andreas-Salomé published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Nietzsche (1894). The best-known is Ibsen's Heroines (1906).
Updated September 2026
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Ibsen's Heroines
Lou Andreas-Salomé's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Nietzsche (1894)
Looking Back (1991)
Other books in order
Ibsen's Heroines (1906)
The Freud Journal of Lou Andreas-Salomé (1964)
About Lou Andreas-Salomé
Lou Andreas-Salomé was a Russian-born psychoanalyst and a well-traveled author, narrator, and essayist from a French Huguenot-German family. Her diverse intellectual interests led to friendships with a broad array of distinguished thinkers, including Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud, Paul Rée, and Rainer Maria Rilke.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lou Andreas-Salomé FAQ
- How many books has Lou Andreas-Salomé written?
- Lou Andreas-Salomé published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lou Andreas-Salomé's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ibsen's Heroines.
- What is Lou Andreas-Salomé's last book?
- Nietzsche (1894).
- What is Lou Andreas-Salomé's most famous book?
- Ibsen's Heroines (1906) is Lou Andreas-Salomé's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.