Nelly Sachs books in order
Jewish German poet and playwright
- Lived
- 1891–1970
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 3
Nelly Sachs published 3 poetry collections, beginning with Ausgewa Hlte Gedichte (1963). The best-known is O the Chimneys (1967).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nelly Sachs
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O the Chimneys
Nelly Sachs's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Ausgewa Hlte Gedichte (1963)
O the Chimneys (1967)
The Seeker, and Other Poems (1970)
About Nelly Sachs
Nelly Sachs was a German–Swedish poet and playwright. Her experiences resulting from the rise of the Nazis in World War II Europe transformed her into a poignant spokesperson for the grief and yearnings of her fellow Jews. Her best-known play is Eli: Ein Mysterienspiel vom Leiden Israels (1950) ; other works include the poems "Zeichen im Sand" (1962), "Verzauberung" (1970), and the collections of poetry In den Wohnungen des Todes (1947), Flucht und Verwandlung (1959), Fahrt ins Staublose (1961), and Suche nach Lebenden (1971). In 1966, she shared the Nobel Prize in Literature with the novelist, poet, and short-story writer Shmuel Yosef Agnon.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nelly Sachs FAQ
- How many books has Nelly Sachs written?
- Nelly Sachs published 3 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nelly Sachs's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with O the Chimneys.
- What is Nelly Sachs's last book?
- The Seeker, and Other Poems (1970).
- What is Nelly Sachs's most famous book?
- O the Chimneys (1967) is Nelly Sachs's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.