Vasily Zhukovsky published 1 novel, beginning with The Tale of Tsar Berendey (1833).
Updated September 2026
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The Tale of Tsar Berendey
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The Tale of Tsar Berendey (1833)
About Vasily Zhukovsky
Vasily Andreyevich Zhukovsky was the foremost Russian poet of the 1810s and a leading figure in Russian literature in the first half of the 19th century. He held a high position at the Romanov court as tutor to the Grand Duchess Alexandra Feodorovna and later to her son, the future tsar Alexander II.
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Vasily Zhukovsky FAQ
- How many books has Vasily Zhukovsky written?
- Vasily Zhukovsky published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vasily Zhukovsky's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Tale of Tsar Berendey.
- What is Vasily Zhukovsky's last book?
- The Tale of Tsar Berendey (1833).
- What is Vasily Zhukovsky's most famous book?
- The Tale of Tsar Berendey (1833) is Vasily Zhukovsky's most widely read book.
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