Multatuli books in order
Dutch author
- Lived
- 1820–1887
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- A.Z.
Multatuli published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Max Havelaar (1860).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Multatuli
Standalone novels in order
Max Havelaar (1860)
Non-fiction in order
Duizend-en-eenige Hoofdstukken Over Specialiteiten (1871)
Film and TV adaptations
- Max Havelaar (1976)Film · from Max Havelaar
Free to read
All free classics
About Multatuli
Eduard Douwes Dekker, better known by his pen name Multatuli, was a Dutch writer best known for his satirical novel Max Havelaar (1860), which denounced the abuses of colonialism in the Dutch East Indies. He is considered one of the Netherlands' greatest authors.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Multatuli FAQ
- How many books has Multatuli written?
- Multatuli published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Multatuli's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Max Havelaar.
- What is Multatuli's last book?
- Duizend-en-eenige Hoofdstukken Over Specialiteiten (1871).
- What is Multatuli's most famous book?
- Max Havelaar (1860) is Multatuli's most widely read book.
- Does Multatuli write under a pen name?
- Yes: Multatuli has also published as A.Z..
- Which Multatuli books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Max Havelaar (film, 1976).
- Can I read Multatuli's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Multatuli are 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.