Portrait of Stefan George

Stefan George books in order

German poet, editor, and translator

Lived
1868–1933
Country
Germany
Books
5

Stefan George published 2 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Das Neue Reich (1928).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Stefan George

Poetry in order

  1. Poems (1930)

    205 pages

  2. Poems Rendered into English (1943)

    253 pages

Other books in order

  1. Das Neue Reich (1928)

    158 pages

  2. The Works of Stefan George (1949)

    348 pages

  3. Hymnen (1966)

    141 pages

About Stefan George

Stefan Anton George was a German symbolist poet and a translator of Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, Hesiod, and Charles Baudelaire. He is also known for his role as leader of the highly influential literary circle called the George-Kreis and for founding the literary magazine Blätter für die Kunst.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Stefan George FAQ

How many books has Stefan George written?
Stefan George published 2 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Stefan George's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Das Neue Reich.
What is Stefan George's last book?
Poems (1930).
What is Stefan George's most famous book?
Das Neue Reich (1928) is Stefan George's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.