Witold Gombrowicz books in order
Polish writer
- Lived
- 1904–1969
- Country
- Poland
- Books
- 12
Witold Gombrowicz published 6 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books and 2 plays, beginning with Ferdydurke (1937).
Updated September 2026
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Ferdydurke
Witold Gombrowicz's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ferdydurke (Oct 1937)
Possessed (1939)
Pornografia (1960)
Cosmos (1965)
Princess Ivona (1969)
Margellos World Republic of Letters (2012)
Novellas in order
Trans-Atlantyk (1953)
Short story collections in order
Bacacay (2004)
Non-fiction in order
A Kind of Testament (1973)
Diary (1988)
Plays in order
Ivona, Princess of Burgundia (1958)
The Marriage (1969)
Film and TV adaptations
- Pornography (2003)Film · from Pornografia
- Cosmos (2015)Film · from Cosmos
About Witold Gombrowicz
Witold Marian Gombrowicz was a Polish writer and playwright. His works are characterised by deep psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and absurd, anti-nationalist flavor. In 1937, he published his first novel, Ferdydurke, which presented many of his usual themes: problems of immaturity and youth, creation of identity in interactions with others, and an ironic, critical examination of class roles in Polish society and culture.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Witold Gombrowicz FAQ
- How many books has Witold Gombrowicz written?
- Witold Gombrowicz published 6 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Witold Gombrowicz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ferdydurke.
- What is Witold Gombrowicz's last book?
- Princess Ivona (1969).
- What is Witold Gombrowicz's most famous book?
- Ferdydurke (1937) is Witold Gombrowicz's most widely read book.
- Which Witold Gombrowicz books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Pornografia (as Pornography, film, 2003) and Cosmos (film, 2015).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.