How many books has Viktor Shklovsky written?

Viktor Shklovsky published 3 novels, 1 novella and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Viktor Shklovsky's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Theory of Prose.

What is Viktor Shklovsky's most famous book?

Theory of Prose (1925) is Viktor Shklovsky's most widely read book.

Viktor Shklovsky books in order

Soviet Jewish writer

Lived: 1893–1984
Country: Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
Books: 7

Viktor Shklovsky published 3 novels, 1 novella and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Theory of Prose (1925).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Viktor Shklovsky

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Theory of Prose
Viktor Shklovsky's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

The I.V. Stalin White Sea (Jan 1934), with Maxim Gorky and Aleksey Tolstoy
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Lev Tolstoy (1963)
668 pages
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Zoo, Or, Letters Not About Love (2001)
164 pages
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Novellas in order

Third Factory (1977)
121 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Theory of Prose (1925)
265 pages
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A Sentimental Journey; Memoirs, 1917-1922 (1970)
304 pages
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Mayakovsky and His Circle (1972)
259 pages
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About Viktor Shklovsky

Viktor Borisovich Shklovsky was a Russian and Soviet literary theorist, critic, writer, and pamphleteer. He is one of the major figures associated with Russian formalism.

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Viktor Shklovsky FAQ

How many books has Viktor Shklovsky written?: Viktor Shklovsky published 3 novels, 1 novella and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Viktor Shklovsky's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Theory of Prose.
What is Viktor Shklovsky's last book?: Third Factory (1977).
What is Viktor Shklovsky's most famous book?: Theory of Prose (1925) is Viktor Shklovsky's most widely read book.