Portrait of Mikael Agricola

Mikael Agricola books in order

Finnish clergyman and de facto founder of literary Finnish

Lived
1510–1557
Country
Sweden
Books
1

Mikael Agricola published 1 novel, beginning with Abckiria (1543).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Mikael Agricola

Mikael Agricola books in order of publication

  1. Abckiria (1543)

About Mikael Agricola

Mikael Agricola was a Finnish Lutheran clergyman who became the de facto founder of literary Finnish and a prominent proponent of the Protestant Reformation in Sweden, including Finland, which was a Swedish territory at the time. He is often called the "father of literary Finnish".

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

Mikael Agricola FAQ

How many books has Mikael Agricola written?
Mikael Agricola published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Mikael Agricola's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Abckiria.
What is Mikael Agricola's last book?
Abckiria (1543).
What is Mikael Agricola's most famous book?
Abckiria (1543) is Mikael Agricola's most widely read book.

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