Portrait of Stefan Żeromski

Stefan Żeromski books in order

Polish writer

Lived
1864–1925
Country
Second Polish Republic
Books
5
Also writes as
Józef Katerla, Maurycy Zych, Stefan Iksmoreż

Stefan Żeromski published 5 novels, beginning with Syzyfowe Prace (1897). The best-known is The Faithful River (1912).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Stefan Żeromski

Stefan Żeromski books in order of publication

  1. Syzyfowe Prace (1897)

  2. Homeless People (1900)

  3. The Story of Sin (1908)

  4. The Faithful River (1912)

    176 pages

  5. The Spring to Come (1925)

About Stefan Żeromski

Stefan Żeromski was a Polish novelist and dramatist belonging to the Young Poland movement at the turn of the 20th century. He was called the "conscience of Polish literature".

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

Stefan Żeromski FAQ

How many books has Stefan Żeromski written?
Stefan Żeromski published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Stefan Żeromski's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Faithful River.
What is Stefan Żeromski's last book?
The Spring to Come (1925).
What is Stefan Żeromski's most famous book?
The Faithful River (1912) is Stefan Żeromski's most widely read book.
Does Stefan Żeromski write under a pen name?
Yes: Stefan Żeromski has also published as Józef Katerla, Maurycy Zych and Stefan Iksmoreż.

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