Péter Nádas published 3 novels and 1 novella, beginning with The End of a Family Story (1977). The best-known is Love (2001).
Updated September 2026
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Péter Nádas's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The End of a Family Story (1977)
A Book of Memories (1986)
Parallel Stories (2005)
Novellas in order
Love (2001)
About Péter Nádas
Péter Nádas was a Hungarian writer, playwright and essayist. He was widely acclaimed for surrealist and challenging novels and autobiographical accounts. He was considered among the most significant figures in contemporary Hungarian prose. Susan Sontag described his most A Book of Memories as “the greatest novel written in our time. In 1967, he emerged on the literary scene with an anthology of short stories titled The Bible. Parallel Stories, a 1,100-page trilogy published in 2005, has been termed a monumental novel. His two volume memoir titled Shimmering Details, published in 2017, is also a collosal work that captures a life alongside vital pieces of Europe's history. He was frequently recommended for Nobel Prize in Literature. His last work Halott barátaim, was published in early November 2025.
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Péter Nádas FAQ
- How many books has Péter Nádas written?
- Péter Nádas published 3 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Péter Nádas's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love.
- What is Péter Nádas's last book?
- Parallel Stories (2005).
- What is Péter Nádas's most famous book?
- Love (2001) is Péter Nádas's most widely read book.
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