Novalis books in order
German poet and writer
- Lived
- 1772–1801
- Country
- Electorate of Saxony
- Books
- 4
Novalis published 3 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Hymns to the Night (1800). The best-known is Novalis Schriften (1800).
Updated September 2026
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Novalis Schriften
Novalis's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Novalis Schriften (1800)
Heinrich Von Ofterdingen (1802)
Christendom or Europa (1826)
Novellas in order
Hymns to the Night (1800)
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About Novalis
Georg Philipp Friedrich Freiherr von Hardenberg, better known by his pen name Novalis, was a German aristocrat and polymath, who was a poet, novelist, philosopher and mystic. He is regarded as an influential figure in Jena Romanticism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Novalis FAQ
- How many books has Novalis written?
- Novalis published 3 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Novalis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Novalis Schriften.
- What is Novalis's last book?
- Heinrich Von Ofterdingen (1802).
- What is Novalis's most famous book?
- Novalis Schriften (1800) is Novalis's most widely read book.
- Can I read Novalis's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Novalis is 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.