Uwe Johnson books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1934–1984
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 3
Uwe Johnson published 3 novels, beginning with Speculations About Jakob (1959). The best-known is Anniversaries (1970).
Updated September 2026
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Anniversaries
Uwe Johnson's most-read book.
Uwe Johnson books in order of publication
Speculations About Jakob (1959)
Anniversaries (1970)
Jahrestage I. Aus Dem Leben Von Gesine Cresspahl (1970)
About Uwe Johnson
Uwe Johnson was a German writer, editor, and scholar. Such prominent writers and scholars as Günter Grass and Hans Mayer declared Johnson to be the most significant writer to emerge from East Germany. He was also called as "Dichter der deutschen Teilung".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Uwe Johnson FAQ
- How many books has Uwe Johnson written?
- Uwe Johnson published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Uwe Johnson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Anniversaries.
- What is Uwe Johnson's last book?
- Jahrestage I. Aus Dem Leben Von Gesine Cresspahl (1970).
- What is Uwe Johnson's most famous book?
- Anniversaries (1970) is Uwe Johnson's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.