Portrait of Uladzimir Karatkievich

Uladzimir Karatkievich books in order

Belarusian writer

Lived
1930–1984
Country
Russia
Books
6

Uladzimir Karatkievich published 5 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Mother's Soul (1958). The best-known is King Stakh's Wild Hunt (1964).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Uladzimir Karatkievich

Standalone novels in order

  1. Mother's Soul (1958)

  2. King Stakh's Wild Hunt (1964)

    291 pages

  3. Ears of Rye Under Your Sickle (1965)

  4. The Boat of Despair (1968)

  5. Christ Landed in Grodno (1972)

Novellas in order

  1. The Grey Legend (1961)

About Uladzimir Karatkievich

Uladzimir Karatkievich was a Belarusian Soviet writer, publicist, poet, translator, dramatist, and screenwriter, recognized as a classic of Belarusian literature. He is considered one of the most prominent figures in 20th-century Belarusian literature and was the first Belarusian writer to explore the genre of historical mystery.

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

Uladzimir Karatkievich FAQ

How many books has Uladzimir Karatkievich written?
Uladzimir Karatkievich published 5 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Uladzimir Karatkievich's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with King Stakh's Wild Hunt.
What is Uladzimir Karatkievich's last book?
Christ Landed in Grodno (1972).
What is Uladzimir Karatkievich's most famous book?
King Stakh's Wild Hunt (1964) is Uladzimir Karatkievich'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.