W. G. Sebald books in order
German writer and academic
- Lived
- 1944–2001
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 10
W. G. Sebald published 5 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 3 poetry collections, beginning with Austerlitz (2001).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with W. G. Sebald
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Austerlitz
W. G. Sebald's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Vertigo (1990)
The Emigrants (1992)
The Rings of Saturn (1995)
On the Natural History of Destruction (1999)
Austerlitz (Nov 2001)
Non-fiction in order
Campo Santo (2003)
Place in the Country (2013)
Poetry in order
For Years Now (2001)
After Nature (2003)
Across the Land and the Water (2011)
About W. G. Sebald
Winfried Georg Sebald, known as W. G. Sebald or Max Sebald, was a German writer and academic. At the time of his death at the age of 57, he was according to The New Yorker "widely recognized for his extraordinary contribution to world literature."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
W. G. Sebald FAQ
- How many books has W. G. Sebald written?
- W. G. Sebald published 5 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 3 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read W. G. Sebald's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Austerlitz.
- What is W. G. Sebald's last book?
- Campo Santo (2003).
- What is W. G. Sebald's most famous book?
- Austerlitz (2001) is W. G. Sebald's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.