Willem Frederik Hermans books in order
Dutch writer
- Lived
- 1921–1995
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- OAS, Pater Frater B.I.M. Boefjes O.F.M., Age Bijkaart, G. van Grijnen
Willem Frederik Hermans published 2 novels, beginning with The Darkroom of Damocles (1958). The best-known is Beyond Sleep (1966).
Updated September 2026
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Beyond Sleep
Willem Frederik Hermans's most-read book.
Willem Frederik Hermans books in order of publication
The Darkroom of Damocles (1958)
Beyond Sleep (1966)
Film and TV adaptations
- Like Two Drops of Water (1963)Film · from The Darkroom of Damocles
About Willem Frederik Hermans
Willem Frederik Hermans was a Dutch author of poetry, novels, short stories, plays, as well as book-length studies, essays, and literary criticism. His most famous works are The House of Refuge, The Darkroom of Damocles, and Beyond Sleep.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Willem Frederik Hermans FAQ
- How many books has Willem Frederik Hermans written?
- Willem Frederik Hermans published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Willem Frederik Hermans's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Beyond Sleep.
- What is Willem Frederik Hermans's last book?
- Beyond Sleep (1966).
- What is Willem Frederik Hermans's most famous book?
- Beyond Sleep (1966) is Willem Frederik Hermans's most widely read book.
- Does Willem Frederik Hermans write under a pen name?
- Yes: Willem Frederik Hermans has also published as OAS, Pater Frater B.I.M. Boefjes O.F.M., Age Bijkaart and G. van Grijnen.
- Which Willem Frederik Hermans books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Darkroom of Damocles (as Like Two Drops of Water, film, 1963).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.