Tove Ditlevsen books in order
Danish poet and author
- Lived
- 1917–1976
- Country
- Denmark
- Books
- 6
Tove Ditlevsen published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with The Trouble with Happiness (1963). The best-known is Childhood (1967).
Updated September 2026
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Childhood
Tove Ditlevsen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Youth (1967)
The Faces (1968)
Dependency (1971)
Short story collections in order
The Trouble with Happiness (1963)
Non-fiction in order
Early Spring (1971)
Other books in order
Childhood (1967)
About Tove Ditlevsen
Tove Irma Margit Ditlevsen was a Danish poet and author. With published works in a variety of genres, she was one of Denmark's best-known authors by the time of her death.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Tove Ditlevsen FAQ
- How many books has Tove Ditlevsen written?
- Tove Ditlevsen published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tove Ditlevsen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Childhood.
- What is Tove Ditlevsen's last book?
- Early Spring (1971).
- What is Tove Ditlevsen's most famous book?
- Childhood (1967) is Tove Ditlevsen's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.