Portrait of Theodor Storm

Theodor Storm books in order

German writer

Lived
1817–1888
Country
Duchy of Schleswig
Books
7

Theodor Storm published 4 novels and 3 novellas, beginning with Der Kleine Häwelmann (1849). The best-known is The Rider on the White Horse (1888).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Theodor Storm

Standalone novels in order

  1. Der Kleine Häwelmann (1849)

  2. Paul the Puppeteer (1874)

  3. Geschichten Aus Der Tonne (1889)

    156 pages

  4. Pole Poppenspäler (1910)

    151 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Aquis Submersus (1886)

    103 pages

  2. The Rider on the White Horse (1888)

    248 pagesAdapted for film

  3. Immensee (1891)

    120 pagesAdapted for film

Film and TV adaptations

Free to read

All free classics

About Theodor Storm

Hans Theodor Woldsen Storm, commonly known as Theodor Storm, was a German-Frisian writer and poet. He is considered to be one of the most important figures of German realism.

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

Theodor Storm FAQ

How many books has Theodor Storm written?
Theodor Storm published 4 novels and 3 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Theodor Storm's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Rider on the White Horse.
What is Theodor Storm's last book?
Geschichten Aus Der Tonne (1889).
What is Theodor Storm's most famous book?
The Rider on the White Horse (1888) is Theodor Storm's most widely read book.
Which Theodor Storm books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Rider on the White Horse (film, 1934) and Immensee (film, 1943).
Can I read Theodor Storm's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Theodor Storm are 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.