Louis Couperus books in order
Dutch novelist and poet
- Lived
- 1863–1923
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 8
Louis Couperus published 8 novels, beginning with Eline Vere (1889).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Louis Couperus
Louis Couperus books in order of publication
Eline Vere (1889)
Ecstasy. a Book of Happiness (1892)
Psyche (1898)
The Hidden Force (1900)
Small Souls (1914)
The Later Life (1915)
Ecstasy (1919)
The Book of the Small Souls (1932)
Film and TV adaptations
- Eline Vere (1991)Film · from Eline Vere
Free to read
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About Louis Couperus
Louis Marie Anne Couperus was a Dutch novelist and poet. His oeuvre contains a wide variety of genres: lyric poetry, psychological and historical novels, novellas, short stories, fairy tales, feuilletons and sketches. Couperus is considered to be one of the foremost figures in Dutch literature. In 1923, he was awarded the Tollensprijs.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Louis Couperus FAQ
- How many books has Louis Couperus written?
- Louis Couperus published 8 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Louis Couperus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Eline Vere.
- What is Louis Couperus's last book?
- Ecstasy (1919).
- What is Louis Couperus's most famous book?
- Eline Vere (1889) is Louis Couperus's most widely read book.
- Which Louis Couperus books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Eline Vere (film, 1991).
- Can I read Louis Couperus's books for free?
- Yes. 14 books by Louis Couperus 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.