Portrait of Marko Vovchok

Marko Vovchok books in order

Ukrainian writer

Lived
1833–1907
Country
Russia
Books
1
Also writes as
Марко Вовчок, Я. Канонин

Marko Vovchok published 1 novel, beginning with Instytutka (1860).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Marko Vovchok

Marko Vovchok books in order of publication

  1. Instytutka (1860)

About Marko Vovchok

Marko Vovchok was a Ukrainian female writer of Russian descent. Her pen name, Marko Vovchok, was invented by Panteleimon Kulish. Her works had an anti-serfdom orientation and described the historical past of Ukraine. In the 1860s, Vovchok gained considerable literary fame in Ukraine after the publication in 1857 of a Ukrainian-language collection, Folk Tales.

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

Marko Vovchok FAQ

How many books has Marko Vovchok written?
Marko Vovchok published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Marko Vovchok's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Instytutka.
What is Marko Vovchok's last book?
Instytutka (1860).
What is Marko Vovchok's most famous book?
Instytutka (1860) is Marko Vovchok's most widely read book.
Does Marko Vovchok write under a pen name?
Yes: Marko Vovchok has also published as Марко Вовчок and Я. Канонин.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.