Nikolay Karamzin published 1 novel, 1 novella and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Poor Liza (1792).
Updated September 2026
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Poor Liza
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Standalone novels in order
History of the Russian State (1818)
Novellas in order
Poor Liza (1792)
Non-fiction in order
Travels from Moscow, Through Prussia, Germany, Switzerland, France, and England (1803)
Letters of a Russian Traveler (1983)
About Nikolay Karamzin
Nikolay Mikhailovich Karamzin was a Russian historian, writer, poet and critic. He is best remembered for his fundamental History of the Russian State, a 12-volume national history.
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- How many books has Nikolay Karamzin written?
- Nikolay Karamzin published 1 novel, 1 novella and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
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- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poor Liza.
- What is Nikolay Karamzin's last book?
- History of the Russian State (1818).
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- Poor Liza (1792) is Nikolay Karamzin's most widely read book.
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