Magda Szabó books in order
Hungarian writer, poet and translator
- Lived
- 1917–2007
- Country
- Hungary
- Books
- 6
Magda Szabó published 6 novels, beginning with Abigél (1970). The best-known is The Door (1987).
Updated September 2026
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The Door
Magda Szabó's most-read book.
Magda Szabó books in order of publication
The Fawn (1963)
Night of the Pig-killing (1965)
Katalin Street (1969)
Abigél (1970)
The Door (1987)
Iza's Ballad (2014)
About Magda Szabó
Magda Szabó was a Hungarian novelist. Doctor of philology, she also wrote dramas, essays, studies, memoirs, poetry and children's literature. She was a founding member of the Digital Literary Academy, an online digital repository of Hungarian literature. She is the most translated Hungarian author, with publications in 42 countries and over 30 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Magda Szabó FAQ
- How many books has Magda Szabó written?
- Magda Szabó published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Magda Szabó's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Door.
- What is Magda Szabó's last book?
- The Door (1987).
- What is Magda Szabó's most famous book?
- The Door (1987) is Magda Szabó's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.