Mikhail Lermontov books in order
Russian writer, poet and painter
- Lived
- 1814–1841
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- Lerma, —въ, Гр. Диарбекир, Ламвер
Mikhail Lermontov published 7 novels, 1 novella and 2 plays, beginning with A Hero of Our Time (1840).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mikhail Lermontov
Standalone novels in order
The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov (Apr 1838)
A Hero of Our Time (1840)
The Angel (1840)
Boyarin Orsha (1842)
From Beneath a Mysterious and Ice-cold Half-mask (1843)
Vadim (1832, Unfinished; Published in 1873) (1873)
Princess Ligovskaya (1882)
Novellas in order
Demon (1856)
Plays in order
Masquerade (1842)
Menschen Und Leidenschaften (1880)
Film and TV adaptations
- A Hero of Our Time (1967)Film · from A Hero of Our Time
- A Hero of Our TimeTV · from A Hero of Our Time
About Mikhail Lermontov
Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov was a Russian Romantic writer, poet and painter, sometimes called "the poet of the Caucasus", the most important Russian poet after Alexander Pushkin's death in 1837 and the greatest figure in Russian Romanticism. His influence on Russian literature is felt in modern times, through his poetry, but also his prose, which founded the tradition of the Russian psychological novel.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mikhail Lermontov FAQ
- How many books has Mikhail Lermontov written?
- Mikhail Lermontov published 7 novels, 1 novella and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mikhail Lermontov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Hero of Our Time.
- What is Mikhail Lermontov's last book?
- From Beneath a Mysterious and Ice-cold Half-mask (1843).
- What is Mikhail Lermontov's most famous book?
- A Hero of Our Time (1840) is Mikhail Lermontov's most widely read book.
- Does Mikhail Lermontov write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mikhail Lermontov has also published as Lerma, —въ, Гр. Диарбекир and Ламвер.
- Which Mikhail Lermontov books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including A Hero of Our Time (film, 1967).
- Can I read Mikhail Lermontov's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Mikhail Lermontov 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.