Miroslav Krleža books in order
Croatian writer
- Lived
- 1893–1981
- Country
- Kingdom of Yugoslavia
- Books
- 7
Miroslav Krleža published 6 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Croatian God Mars (1922). The best-known is Na Rubu Pameti (1938).
Updated September 2026
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Na Rubu Pameti
Miroslav Krleža's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Messrs. Glembay (1929)
The Return of Philip Latinowicz (1932)
Ballads of Petrica Kerempuh (1936)
Na Rubu Pameti (1938)
The Return of Philip Latinovicz (1959)
The Banquet in Blitva (2004)
Short story collections in order
Croatian God Mars (1922)
About Miroslav Krleža
Miroslav Krleža was a Croatian writer, widely considered to be the greatest of the 20th century. He wrote notable works in several literary genres, including poetry, theater, short story collections, novels, and an intimate diary. His works often include themes of bourgeois hypocrisy and conformism in Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Krleža wrote numerous essays on problems of art, history, politics, literature, philosophy, and military strategy, and was known as one of the great polemicists of the century. His style combines visionary poetic language and sarcasm.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Miroslav Krleža FAQ
- How many books has Miroslav Krleža written?
- Miroslav Krleža published 6 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Miroslav Krleža's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Na Rubu Pameti.
- What is Miroslav Krleža's last book?
- The Return of Philip Latinovicz (1959).
- What is Miroslav Krleža's most famous book?
- Na Rubu Pameti (1938) is Miroslav Krleža's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.