Mori Ōgai books in order
Japanese novelist and army physician
- Lived
- 1862–1922
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 2
Mori Ōgai published 1 novel and 1 novella, beginning with Vita Sexualis (1909).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mori Ōgai
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Vita Sexualis
Mori Ōgai's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Vita Sexualis (1909)
Novellas in order
The Wild Geese (Dec 1959)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Wild Geese (1953)Film · from The Wild Geese
About Mori Ōgai
Lieutenant-General Mori Rintarō , known by his pen name Mori Ōgai , was a Japanese Army Surgeon general officer, translator, novelist, poet and father of famed author Mari Mori. He obtained his medical license at a very young age and introduced translated German language literary works to the Japanese public. Mori Ōgai also was considered the first to successfully express the art of western poetry in Japanese. He wrote many works and created many writing styles. The Wild Geese (1911–1913) is considered his major work. After his death, he was considered one of the leading writers who modernized Japanese literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mori Ōgai FAQ
- How many books has Mori Ōgai written?
- Mori Ōgai published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mori Ōgai's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Vita Sexualis.
- What is Mori Ōgai's last book?
- Vita Sexualis (1909).
- What is Mori Ōgai's most famous book?
- Vita Sexualis (1909) is Mori Ōgai's most widely read book.
- Which Mori Ōgai books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Wild Geese (film, 1953).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.