Sándor Petőfi books in order
Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary
- Lived
- 1823–1849
- Country
- Hungary
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Andor deák, Rónai Sándor
Sándor Petőfi published 1 novella and 1 poetry collection, beginning with John the Valiant (1845).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sándor Petőfi
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John the Valiant
Sándor Petőfi's most-read book.
Novellas in order
John the Valiant (1845)
Poetry in order
Selections from the Poems of Alexander Petőfi (1885)
Film and TV adaptations
- Johnny Corncob (1973)Film · from John the Valiant
About Sándor Petőfi
Sándor Petőfi was a Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary. He is considered Hungary's national poet, and was one of the key figures of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. He is the author of the Nemzeti dal, which is said to have inspired the revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary that grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire. It is most likely, albeit unknown, that he died in the Battle of Segesvár, one of the last battles of the war.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sándor Petőfi FAQ
- How many books has Sándor Petőfi written?
- Sándor Petőfi published 1 novella and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sándor Petőfi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with John the Valiant.
- What is Sándor Petőfi's last book?
- John the Valiant (1845).
- What is Sándor Petőfi's most famous book?
- John the Valiant (1845) is Sándor Petőfi's most widely read book.
- Does Sándor Petőfi write under a pen name?
- Yes: Sándor Petőfi has also published as Andor deák and Rónai Sándor.
- Which Sándor Petőfi books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including John the Valiant (as Johnny Corncob, film, 1973).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.