Salomon Gessner books in order
Swiss painter, etcher and poet
- Lived
- 1730–1788
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 4
Salomon Gessner published 1 children's book and 3 other books, beginning with Rural Poems (1762). The best-known is The Death of Abel (1762).
Updated September 2026
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The Death of Abel
Salomon Gessner's most-read book.
Children's books in order
The Death of Abel (1762)
Other books in order
Rural Poems (1762)
The Death of Cain (1790)
Select Idylls (1809)
About Salomon Gessner
Salomon Gessner was a Swiss painter, graphic artist, government official, newspaper publisher, and poet, best known in the latter instance for his Idylls. He was a co-founder of the Helvetic Society and the first publisher and editor of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Salomon Gessner FAQ
- How many books has Salomon Gessner written?
- Salomon Gessner published 1 children's book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Salomon Gessner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Death of Abel.
- What is Salomon Gessner's last book?
- The Death of Cain (1790).
- What is Salomon Gessner's most famous book?
- The Death of Abel (1762) is Salomon Gessner's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.