Yury Olesha books in order
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1899–1960
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- Зубило
Yury Olesha published 2 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Envy (1927). The best-known is Zavist' (1928).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Yury Olesha
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Zavist'
Yury Olesha's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Envy (1927)
Three Fat Men (1928)
Other books in order
Zavist' (1928)
Film and TV adaptations
- Three Fat Men (1966)Film · from Three Fat Men
About Yury Olesha
Yury Karlovich Olesha was a Russian and Soviet novelist. He is considered one of the greatest Russian novelists of the 20th century, one of the few to have succeeded in writing works of lasting artistic value despite the stifling censorship of the era. His works are delicate balancing acts that superficially send pro-Communist messages but reveal far greater subtlety and richness upon a deeper reading. Sometimes, he is grouped with his friends Ilf and Petrov, Isaac Babel, and Sigismund Krzhizhanovsky into the Odessa School of Writers.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Yury Olesha FAQ
- How many books has Yury Olesha written?
- Yury Olesha published 2 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Yury Olesha's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Zavist'.
- What is Yury Olesha's last book?
- Three Fat Men (1928).
- What is Yury Olesha's most famous book?
- Zavist' (1928) is Yury Olesha's most widely read book.
- Does Yury Olesha write under a pen name?
- Yes: Yury Olesha has also published as Зубило.
- Which Yury Olesha books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Three Fat Men (film, 1966).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.