Rolf Hochhuth books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1931–2020
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 7
Rolf Hochhuth published 1 novel, 1 novella, 4 plays and 1 other book, beginning with The Deputy (1963).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Rolf Hochhuth
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The Deputy
Rolf Hochhuth's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A German Love Story (1980)
Novellas in order
Die Berliner Antigone (Apr 1963)
Plays in order
The Deputy (1963)
The Representative (1963)
Soldiers; an Obituary for Geneva (1967)
Ärztinnen (1979)
Other books in order
Contemporary German Plays I (German Library) (2001)
Film and TV adaptations
- Amen. (2002)Film · from The Deputy
- Woman Doctors (1984)Film · from Ärztinnen
About Rolf Hochhuth
Rolf Hochhuth was a German author and playwright, best known for his 1963 drama The Deputy, which insinuates Pope Pius XII's indifference to Hitler's extermination of the Jews, and he remained a controversial figure both for his plays and other public comments and for his 2005 defense of British Holocaust denier David Irving.
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Rolf Hochhuth FAQ
- How many books has Rolf Hochhuth written?
- Rolf Hochhuth published 1 novel, 1 novella, 4 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rolf Hochhuth's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Deputy.
- What is Rolf Hochhuth's last book?
- A German Love Story (1980).
- What is Rolf Hochhuth's most famous book?
- The Deputy (1963) is Rolf Hochhuth's most widely read book.
- Which Rolf Hochhuth books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Deputy (as Amen., film, 2002) and Ärztinnen (as Woman Doctors, film, 1984).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.