Vladimir Korolenko books in order
Ukrainian-born Russian writer
- Lived
- 1853–1921
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 10
Vladimir Korolenko published 10 novels, beginning with In Bad Company (1885). The best-known is The Blind Musician (1886).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Vladimir Korolenko
Vladimir Korolenko books in order of publication
In Bad Company (1885)
The Blind Musician (1886)
The Vagrant and Other Tales (1887)
In Two Moods (1891)
Makar's Dream (1916)
The Murmuring Forest, and Other Stories (1916)
Birds of Heaven (1919)
The History of My Contemporary (1922)
In a Strange Land (1925)
Povesti I Rasskazy (1960)
Film and TV adaptations
- Blind Musician (1961)Film · from The Blind Musician
About Vladimir Korolenko
Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko was a Russian writer, journalist and humanitarian of Ukrainian origin. His best-known work includes the short novel The Blind Musician (1886), as well as numerous short stories based upon his experience of exile in Siberia. Korolenko was a strong critic of the Tsarist regime and in his final years of the Bolsheviks.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vladimir Korolenko FAQ
- How many books has Vladimir Korolenko written?
- Vladimir Korolenko published 10 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vladimir Korolenko's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Blind Musician.
- What is Vladimir Korolenko's last book?
- The History of My Contemporary (1922).
- What is Vladimir Korolenko's most famous book?
- The Blind Musician (1886) is Vladimir Korolenko's most widely read book.
- Which Vladimir Korolenko books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Blind Musician (as Blind Musician, film, 1961).
- Can I read Vladimir Korolenko's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Vladimir Korolenko are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.