Viktor Dyk books in order
Czech poet, prose writer, playwright, politician and political writer
- Lived
- 1877–1931
- Country
- Cisleithania
- Books
- 2
Viktor Dyk published 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Ratcatcher (1915).
Updated September 2026
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The Ratcatcher
Viktor Dyk's most-read book.
Short story collections in order

The Ratcatcher (1915)
Other books in order
The Ninth Night (1918)
About Viktor Dyk
Viktor Dyk was a nationalist Czech poet, prose writer, playwright, politician and political writer. He was sent to jail during the First World War for opposing the Austro-Hungarian empire. He was one of the signatories of the Manifesto of Czech writers. Dyk co-founded a political party and entered politics. He died at age 53, leaving his many poems, plays and writings.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Viktor Dyk FAQ
- How many books has Viktor Dyk written?
- Viktor Dyk published 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Viktor Dyk's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ratcatcher.
- What is Viktor Dyk's last book?
- The Ratcatcher (1915).
- What is Viktor Dyk's most famous book?
- The Ratcatcher (1915) is Viktor Dyk's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.