Peter Weiss books in order
Swedish-German playwright and author
- Lived
- 1916–1982
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Books
- 10
Peter Weiss published 4 novels, 3 novellas and 3 plays, beginning with The Investigation (1965).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Peter Weiss
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The Investigation
Peter Weiss's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Fluchtpunkt (1962)
Rapporte (1968)
The Aesthetics of Resistance (1978)
Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume II (2020)
Novellas in order
Leavetaking (1961)
Bodies and Shadows (1970)
The New Trial (2001)
Plays in order
Marat/Sade (1964)
The Investigation (1965)
Discourse on Vietnam (Playscripts) (1971)
Film and TV adaptations
- Marat/Sade (1966)Film · from Marat/Sade
About Peter Weiss
Peter Ulrich Weiss was a German and Swedish writer, painter, graphic artist, and experimental filmmaker. He is particularly known for his plays Marat/Sade and The Investigation and his novel The Aesthetics of Resistance, the latter of which has been called one of the "most important German-language work[s] of the 70s and 80s."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Peter Weiss FAQ
- How many books has Peter Weiss written?
- Peter Weiss published 4 novels, 3 novellas and 3 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peter Weiss's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Investigation.
- What is Peter Weiss's last book?
- The Aesthetics of Resistance (1978).
- What is Peter Weiss's most famous book?
- The Investigation (1965) is Peter Weiss's most widely read book.
- Which Peter Weiss books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Marat/Sade (film, 1966).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.