Portrait of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš

Petar II Petrović-Njegoš books in order

Prince-Bishop of Montenegro

Lived
1813–1851
Country
Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro
Books
2

Petar II Petrović-Njegoš published 1 novel and 1 novella, beginning with The Ray of the Microcosm (1845).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Petar II Petrović-Njegoš

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Mountain Wreath (1847)

    250 pages

Novellas in order

  1. The Ray of the Microcosm (1845)

    96 pages

About Petar II Petrović-Njegoš

Petar II Petrović-Njegoš, commonly referred to simply as Njegoš (Његош), was a Serbian Prince-Bishop (vladika) of Montenegro, poet and philosopher whose works are widely considered some of the most important in Montenegrin and Serbian literature.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Petar II Petrović-Njegoš FAQ

How many books has Petar II Petrović-Njegoš written?
Petar II Petrović-Njegoš published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Petar II Petrović-Njegoš's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ray of the Microcosm.
What is Petar II Petrović-Njegoš's last book?
The Mountain Wreath (1847).
What is Petar II Petrović-Njegoš's most famous book?
The Ray of the Microcosm (1845) is Petar II Petrović-Njegoš's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.