Vilhelm Moberg books in order
Swedish journalist, author, playwright, historian, and debater
- Lived
- 1898–1973
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 9
- Series
- 1
Vilhelm Moberg published 7 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Emigrants (1949). The series is The Emigrants (3 books, starting with The Emigrants).
Updated September 2026
The Emigrants books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 The Emigrants (1949) · 3 The Settlers (1956) · 4 The Last Letter Home (1959)
- 1.
The Emigrants (1949)
- 3.
The Settlers (1956)
- 4.
The Last Letter Home (1959)
Where to start with Vilhelm Moberg
Start here
The Emigrants
Vilhelm Moberg's most-read book and the first of the 3 The Emigrants books.
Standalone novels in order
Unto a Good Land (1954)
When I Was a Child (1956)
A Time on Earth (1965)
The Emigrants I and II (1999)
Non-fiction in order
A History of the Swedish People: From Renaissance to Revolution (1974)
A History of the Swedish People: Volume II (1989)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Emigrants (1971)Film · from The Emigrants
- The Emigrants (2021)Film · from The Emigrants
- The New Land (1972)Film · from The Settlers
- The New Land (1972)Film · from The Last Letter Home
About Vilhelm Moberg
Karl Artur Vilhelm Moberg was a Swedish journalist, author, playwright, historian, and debater. His literary career, spanning more than 45 years, is associated with his four‑volume series The Emigrants. The novels, published between 1949 and 1959, deal with the Swedish emigration to the United States in the 19th century. They have been adapted for a total of three movies, and a musical.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vilhelm Moberg FAQ
- How many books has Vilhelm Moberg written?
- Vilhelm Moberg published 7 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vilhelm Moberg's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start The Emigrants with The Emigrants. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Vilhelm Moberg's last book?
- A History of the Swedish People: From Renaissance to Revolution (1974).
- What is Vilhelm Moberg's most famous book?
- The Emigrants (1949) is Vilhelm Moberg's most widely read book.
- Are Vilhelm Moberg's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (The Emigrants); the other 6 books stand alone.
- Which Vilhelm Moberg books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Emigrants (film, 1971), The Settlers (as The New Land, film, 1972) and The Last Letter Home (as The New Land, film, 1972).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.