Mikhail Prishvin books in order
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1873–1954
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- М. Алпатов, Михаил Хрущевский
Mikhail Prishvin published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book, beginning with The Lake and the Woods (1951).
Updated September 2026
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The Lake and the Woods
Mikhail Prishvin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

The Lake and the Woods (1951)
Non-fiction in order

Nature's Diary (1958)
Children's books in order

The Treasure Trove of the Sun (1967)
About Mikhail Prishvin
Mikhail Mikhailovich Prishvin was a Russian and Soviet novelist, prose writer and publicist. Prishvin himself defined his place in literature this way: "Rozanov is the afterword of Russian literature, and I am a free supplement. And that's all..."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mikhail Prishvin FAQ
- How many books has Mikhail Prishvin written?
- Mikhail Prishvin published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mikhail Prishvin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Lake and the Woods.
- What is Mikhail Prishvin's last book?
- The Lake and the Woods (1951).
- What is Mikhail Prishvin's most famous book?
- The Lake and the Woods (1951) is Mikhail Prishvin's most widely read book.
- Does Mikhail Prishvin write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mikhail Prishvin has also published as М. Алпатов and Михаил Хрущевский.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.