Tristan Tzara published 1 short story collection and 2 other books, beginning with Approximate Man (1931).
Updated September 2026
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Approximate Man
Tristan Tzara's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Approximate Man (1931)
Other books in order
Primele Poeme = (1971)
Seven Dada Manifestos and Lampisteries (A Calderbook, Cb 358) (1981)
About Tristan Tzara
Tristan Tzara was a Romanian and French avant-garde poet, essayist and performance artist. Also active as a journalist, playwright, literary and art critic, composer and film director, he was known best for being one of the founders and central figures of the anti-establishment Dada movement. Under the influence of Adrian Maniu, the adolescent Tzara became interested in Symbolism and co-founded the magazine Simbolul with Ion Vinea and painter Marcel Janco.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Tristan Tzara FAQ
- How many books has Tristan Tzara written?
- Tristan Tzara published 1 short story collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tristan Tzara's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Approximate Man.
- What is Tristan Tzara's last book?
- Approximate Man (1931).
- What is Tristan Tzara's most famous book?
- Approximate Man (1931) is Tristan Tzara's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.