Olive Schreiner books in order
South African author and pacifist
- Lived
- 1855–1920
- Country
- South Africa
- Books
- 8
- Also writes as
- Ralph Iron
Olive Schreiner published 2 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Story of an African Farm (1883).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Olive Schreiner
Standalone novels in order
The Story of an African Farm (1883)
From Man to Man (1927)
Novellas in order
Short story collections in order
Dreams (1890)
Dream Life and Real Life (1893)
Non-fiction in order
Woman and Labour (1911)
Thoughts on South Africa (1923)
Other books in order
A Dream of Wild Bees (1912)
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About Olive Schreiner
Olive Schreiner was a South African author, anti-war campaigner and intellectual. She is best remembered today for her novel The Story of an African Farm (1883), which has been highly acclaimed. It deals boldly with such contemporary issues as agnosticism, existential independence, individualism, the professional aspirations of women, and the elemental nature of life on the colonial frontier.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Olive Schreiner FAQ
- How many books has Olive Schreiner written?
- Olive Schreiner published 2 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Olive Schreiner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Story of an African Farm.
- What is Olive Schreiner's last book?
- Woman and Labour (1911).
- What is Olive Schreiner's most famous book?
- The Story of an African Farm (1883) is Olive Schreiner's most widely read book.
- Does Olive Schreiner write under a pen name?
- Yes: Olive Schreiner has also published as Ralph Iron.
- Can I read Olive Schreiner's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Olive Schreiner 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.