Per Olov Enquist books in order
Swedish writer
- Lived
- 1934–2020
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 9
Per Olov Enquist published 6 novels, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with The Legionnaires (1968). The best-known is The Royal Physician's Visit (2001).
Updated September 2026
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The Royal Physician's Visit
Per Olov Enquist's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Legionnaires (1968)
The Visit of the Royal Physician (1999)
Lewi's Journey (2001)
The Royal Physician's Visit (2001)
The Book About Blanche and Marie (2004)
Another Life (2008)
Plays in order
The Night of the Tribades (1975)
Other books in order
The Hour of the Lynx (1990)
Three Cave Mountain (2007)
Film and TV adaptations
- A Royal Affair (2012)Film · from The Visit of the Royal Physician
About Per Olov Enquist
Per Olov Enquist, also known as P. O. Enquist, was a Swedish author. He worked as a journalist, playwright and novelist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Per Olov Enquist FAQ
- How many books has Per Olov Enquist written?
- Per Olov Enquist published 6 novels, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Per Olov Enquist's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Royal Physician's Visit.
- What is Per Olov Enquist's last book?
- Another Life (2008).
- What is Per Olov Enquist's most famous book?
- The Royal Physician's Visit (2001) is Per Olov Enquist's most widely read book.
- Which Per Olov Enquist books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Visit of the Royal Physician (as A Royal Affair, film, 2012).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.