Portrait of Victor Serge

Victor Serge books in order

Russian revolutionary and writer

Lived
1890–1947
Country
Russia
Books
5
Also writes as
Rétif

Victor Serge published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Conquered City (1932).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Victor Serge

Standalone novels in order

  1. Conquered City (1932)

    197 pages

  2. The Case of Comrade Tulayev (1950)

    362 pages

  3. Midnight in the Century (1982)

    246 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Year One of the Russian Revolution (1972)

    436 pages

  2. Memoirs of a Revolutionary (2002)

    403 pages

About Victor Serge

Victor Serge was a Belgian-born Russian revolutionary, novelist, poet, historian, journalist, and translator. Serge was a key eyewitness to and participant in the revolutionary movements of the 20th century and the opposition to Stalinism, which influenced his writing along with contemporary Modernist experiments. His notable and best-known works as an author include such novels as The Case of Comrade Tulayev, his historical account Year One of the Russian Revolution, and his Memoirs of a Revolutionary, 1901–1941.

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

Victor Serge FAQ

How many books has Victor Serge written?
Victor Serge published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Victor Serge's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Conquered City.
What is Victor Serge's last book?
Conquered City (1932).
What is Victor Serge's most famous book?
Conquered City (1932) is Victor Serge's most widely read book.
Does Victor Serge write under a pen name?
Yes: Victor Serge has also published as Rétif.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.