Thea von Harbou books in order
German screenwriter
- Lived
- 1888–1954
- Country
- West Germany
- Books
- 4
Thea von Harbou published 3 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Das Indische Grabmal (1918). The best-known is Metropolis (1926).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thea von Harbou
Standalone novels in order
Das Indische Grabmal (1918)
Metropolis (1926)
Die Frau Im Mond (1928)
Other books in order
M (1968)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Indian Tomb (1959)Film · from Das Indische Grabmal
- Metropolis (1927)Film · from Metropolis
About Thea von Harbou
Thea Gabriele von Harbou was a German screenwriter, novelist, film director, and actress. She is remembered as the screenwriter of the science fiction film classic Metropolis (1927) and for the 1925 novel on which it was based. Von Harbou collaborated as a screenwriter with film director Fritz Lang, her husband, during the period of transition from silent to sound films.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thea von Harbou FAQ
- How many books has Thea von Harbou written?
- Thea von Harbou published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thea von Harbou's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Metropolis.
- What is Thea von Harbou's last book?
- Die Frau Im Mond (1928).
- What is Thea von Harbou's most famous book?
- Metropolis (1926) is Thea von Harbou's most widely read book.
- Which Thea von Harbou books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Das Indische Grabmal (as The Indian Tomb, film, 1959) and Metropolis (film, 1927).
- Can I read Thea von Harbou's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Thea von Harbou 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.