Portrait of Mikhail Artsybashev

Mikhail Artsybashev books in order

Russian writer and playwright

Lived
1878–1927
Country
Russia
Books
6

Mikhail Artsybashev published 4 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with Best Russian Short Stories (1917).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Mikhail Artsybashev

Standalone novels in order

  1. Sanin (1907)

    Adapted for film

  2. Sanine (1909)

    294 pages

  3. The Millionaire (1915)

    243 pages

  4. Tales of the Revolution (1917)

    286 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Best Russian Short Stories (1917)

    264 pages

Other books in order

  1. War (1916)

Film and TV adaptations

About Mikhail Artsybashev

Mikhail Petrovich Artsybashev was a Russian writer and playwright, and a major proponent of the literary style known as naturalism. He was the great-grandson of Tadeusz Kościuszko and father of Boris Artzybasheff, who emigrated to the United States and became famous as an illustrator. Following the Russian Revolution, in 1923 Artsybashev emigrated to Poland, where he died in 1927.

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

Mikhail Artsybashev FAQ

How many books has Mikhail Artsybashev written?
Mikhail Artsybashev published 4 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Mikhail Artsybashev's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Best Russian Short Stories.
What is Mikhail Artsybashev's last book?
Tales of the Revolution (1917).
What is Mikhail Artsybashev's most famous book?
Best Russian Short Stories (1917) is Mikhail Artsybashev's most widely read book.
Which Mikhail Artsybashev books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Sanin (as Lyda Ssanin, film, 1923).
Can I read Mikhail Artsybashev's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Mikhail Artsybashev is 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.