Willem Elsschot books in order
Flemish writer
- Lived
- 1882–1960
- Country
- Belgium
- Books
- 2
Willem Elsschot published 2 novellas. The best-known is Villa Des Roses.
Updated September 2026
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Villa Des Roses
Willem Elsschot's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Villa Des Roses (1992)
Cheese (2002)
About Willem Elsschot
Alphonsus Josephus de Ridder was a Belgian writer and poet who wrote under the pseudonym Willem Elsschot. One of the most prominent Flemish authors, his most famous work, Cheese (1933) is the most translated Dutch-language novel from Flanders of all time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Willem Elsschot FAQ
- How many books has Willem Elsschot written?
- Willem Elsschot published 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Willem Elsschot's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Villa Des Roses.
- What is Willem Elsschot's most famous book?
- Villa Des Roses is Willem Elsschot's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.