Martin Walser books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1927–2023
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 8
Martin Walser published 7 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Marriage in Philippsburg (1957). The best-known is Runaway Horse (1978).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Martin Walser
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Runaway Horse
Martin Walser's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Marriage in Philippsburg (1957)
Halbzeit (1960)
Das Einhorn (1966)
The Inner Man (1983)
Breakers (1985)
A Gushing Fountain (1998)
A Man in Love (2008)
Novellas in order
Runaway Horse (1978)
About Martin Walser
Martin Johannes Walser was a German writer, known especially as a novelist. He began his career as journalist for Süddeutscher Rundfunk, where he wrote and directed audio plays. He was a member of Group 47 from 1953 on.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Martin Walser FAQ
- How many books has Martin Walser written?
- Martin Walser published 7 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Martin Walser's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Runaway Horse.
- What is Martin Walser's last book?
- A Man in Love (2008).
- What is Martin Walser's most famous book?
- Runaway Horse (1978) is Martin Walser's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.