Portrait of Mikhail Prishvin

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

Where to start with Mikhail Prishvin

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Lake and the Woods (1951)

    258 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Nature's Diary (1958)

    276 pages

Children's books in order

  1. The Treasure Trove of the Sun (1967)

    79 pages

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.