Søren Kierkegaard books in order
Danish theologian, philosopher, poet and social critic
- Lived
- 1813–1855
- Country
- Denmark
- Books
- 19
- Also writes as
- B, A, Victor Eremita, Young Man
Søren Kierkegaard published 5 novels, 11 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Either/Or (1843). The best-known is Fear and Trembling (1843).
Updated September 2026
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Fear and Trembling
Søren Kierkegaard's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Two Upbuilding Discourses, 1843 (May 1843)
Three Upbuilding Discourses (Oct 1843)
The Concept of Anxiety (1844)
Concluding Unscientific Postscript to Philosophical Fragments (1846)
The Book on Adler (1872)
Non-fiction in order
Either/Or (1843)
Fear and Trembling (1843)
Repetition (1843)
Philosophical Fragments (1844)
Prefaces (1844)
the Concept of Dread (1844)
Stages on Life's Way (1845)
Two Ages: A Literary Review (Mar 1846)
Christian Discourses (1848)
The Sickness Unto Death (1849)
Practice in Christianity (1850)
Other books in order
The Concept of Irony (1841)
The Forester (1847)
The Present Age (1851)
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About Søren Kierkegaard
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, Christian theologian, poet, social critic, and religious author who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical texts on organized religion, Christianity, morality, ethics, psychology, love, and the philosophy of religion, displaying a fondness for metaphor, irony, and parables. Much of his philosophical work deals with the issues around how one lives as a "single individual", highlighting the importance of authenticity, personal choice and commitment, and the duty to love. Kierkegaard prioritized concrete human reality over abstract thinking.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Søren Kierkegaard FAQ
- How many books has Søren Kierkegaard written?
- Søren Kierkegaard published 5 novels, 11 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Søren Kierkegaard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fear and Trembling.
- What is Søren Kierkegaard's last book?
- Practice in Christianity (1850).
- What is Søren Kierkegaard's most famous book?
- Fear and Trembling (1843) is Søren Kierkegaard's most widely read book.
- Does Søren Kierkegaard write under a pen name?
- Yes: Søren Kierkegaard has also published as B, A, Victor Eremita and Young Man.
- Can I read Søren Kierkegaard's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Søren Kierkegaard is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.