Theodor Körner books in order
German poet
- Lived
- 1791–1813
- Country
- Kingdom of Saxony
- Books
- 2
Theodor Körner published 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Lyre and Sword (1814).
Updated September 2026
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Lyre and Sword
Theodor Körner's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Lyre and Sword (1814)
Other books in order
Sämmtliche Werke (1823)
About Theodor Körner
Carl Theodor Körner was a German poet and soldier. After having lived for some time in Vienna, where he wrote some light comedies and other works for the Burgtheater, he became a soldier and joined the Lützow Free Corps in the German uprising against Napoleon. During this time, he displayed personal courage in many fights, and inspired his comrades by fiery patriotic lyrics he composed. One of these was the "Schwertlied", composed during a lull in fighting, only a few hours before his death, and "Lützow's wilde Jagd", each set to music by both Carl Maria von Weber and Franz Schubert. He was often called the "German Tyrtaeus".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Theodor Körner FAQ
- How many books has Theodor Körner written?
- Theodor Körner published 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Theodor Körner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lyre and Sword.
- What is Theodor Körner's last book?
- Lyre and Sword (1814).
- What is Theodor Körner's most famous book?
- Lyre and Sword (1814) is Theodor Körner's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.