Siegfried Kracauer books in order
German writer, journalist, sociologist, cultural critic, and film theorist
- Lived
- 1889–1966
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 6
Siegfried Kracauer published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 1 other book, beginning with Ginster (1928). The best-known is From Caligari to Hitler (1947).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Siegfried Kracauer
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From Caligari to Hitler
Siegfried Kracauer's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ginster (1928)
Short story collections in order
The Mass Ornament (1995)
Non-fiction in order
The Salaried Masses: Duty and Distraction in Weimar Germany (1930)
Orpheus in Paris (1938)
Plays in order
From Caligari to Hitler (1947)
Other books in order
Theory of Film (1965)
About Siegfried Kracauer
Siegfried Kracauer was a German writer, journalist, sociologist, cultural critic, and film theorist. He has sometimes been associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. He is notable for arguing that realism is the most important function of cinema.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Siegfried Kracauer FAQ
- How many books has Siegfried Kracauer written?
- Siegfried Kracauer published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Siegfried Kracauer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with From Caligari to Hitler.
- What is Siegfried Kracauer's last book?
- Orpheus in Paris (1938).
- What is Siegfried Kracauer's most famous book?
- From Caligari to Hitler (1947) is Siegfried Kracauer's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.