Ödön von Horváth books in order
Austro-Hungarian writer
- Lived
- 1901–1938
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 6
Ödön von Horváth published 4 novels, 1 novella and 1 play, beginning with The Age of the Fish (1937).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ödön von Horváth
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The Age of the Fish
Ödön von Horváth's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Figaro Gets Divorced (1937)
The Age of the Fish (1937)
A Child of Our Time (1938)
Kasimir and Karoline (1961)
Novellas in order
Tales from the Vienna Woods (1931)
Plays in order
Don Juan Comes Back From The War (2012)
About Ödön von Horváth
Edmund Josef von Horváth was an Austro-Hungarian playwright and novelist who wrote in German, and went by the nom de plume Ödön von Horváth. He was one of the most critically admired writers of his generation prior to his untimely death. He enjoyed a series of successes on the stage with socially poignant and romantic plays, including Revolte auf Côte 3018 (1927), Sladek (1929), Italienische Nacht (1930), Hin und Her (1934), and Der Jüngste Tag (1937). His novels include Der ewige Spießer (1930), Ein Kind unserer Zeit (1938), and Jugend ohne Gott (1937).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ödön von Horváth FAQ
- How many books has Ödön von Horváth written?
- Ödön von Horváth published 4 novels, 1 novella and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ödön von Horváth's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Age of the Fish.
- What is Ödön von Horváth's last book?
- A Child of Our Time (1938).
- What is Ödön von Horváth's most famous book?
- The Age of the Fish (1937) is Ödön von Horváth's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.