Vladislav Vančura books in order
Czech writer, film director, playwright and screenwriter
- Lived
- 1891–1942
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Books
- 3
Vladislav Vančura published 2 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Markéta Lazarová (1931).
Updated September 2026
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Markéta Lazarová
Vladislav Vančura's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Markéta Lazarová (1931)
Konec Starých Časů (1934)
Other books in order
The End of the Old Times (1934)
Film and TV adaptations
- Marketa Lazarová (1967)Film · from Markéta Lazarová
- The End of Old Times (1989)Film · from Konec Starých Časů
About Vladislav Vančura
Vladislav Vančura was a Czech writer. He was also active as a film director, playwright and screenwriter. A member of the Czech resistance during WWII, he was captured and executed by the Nazis.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vladislav Vančura FAQ
- How many books has Vladislav Vančura written?
- Vladislav Vančura published 2 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vladislav Vančura's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Markéta Lazarová.
- What is Vladislav Vančura's last book?
- Konec Starých Časů (1934).
- What is Vladislav Vančura's most famous book?
- Markéta Lazarová (1931) is Vladislav Vančura's most widely read book.
- Which Vladislav Vančura books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Markéta Lazarová (as Marketa Lazarová, film, 1967) and Konec Starých Časů (as The End of Old Times, film, 1989).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.