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Finnish-Swedish author, poet, historian, professor and rector of Helsinki University

Lived
1818–1898
Country
Grand Duchy of Finland
Books
10
Series
1

Zachris Topelius published 10 novels, beginning with Kung Karls Jakt (1852). The series is Skrifter utgivna av Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland (3 books, starting with Ljungblommor: Zacharias Topelius Skrifter Del 1). The best-known is Times of Alchemy (1884).

Updated September 2026

Skrifter utgivna av Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland books in order (3)Series page

Reading order: 742 Ljungblommor: Zacharias Topelius Skrifter Del 1 (2010) · 816 Naturens Bok Och Boken Om Vårt Land: Zacharias Topelius Skrifter Del 17 (2017) · 838 Nya Blad Och Ljung: Zacharias Topelius Skrifter Del 2 (2019)

  1. 742.

    Ljungblommor: Zacharias Topelius Skrifter Del 1 (2010)

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  2. 816.

    Naturens Bok Och Boken Om Vårt Land: Zacharias Topelius Skrifter Del 17 (2017)

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  3. 838.

    Nya Blad Och Ljung: Zacharias Topelius Skrifter Del 2 (2019)

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Standalone novels in order

  1. Kung Karls Jakt (1852)

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  2. Boken Om Vårt Land (1875)

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  3. The Surgeon's Stories (1883)

    390 pages

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  4. Times of Gustaf Adolf (1883)

    341 pages

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  5. Times of Alchemy (1884)

    331 pages

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  6. Giv Mig Ej Glans, Ej Guld, Ej Prakt (1887)

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  7. Fairy Tales from Finland (1896)

    232 pages

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About Zachris Topelius

Zacharias Topelius was a Finnish author, poet, journalist, historian, and rector of the University of Helsinki who wrote novels related to Finnish history. He wrote his works exclusively in Swedish, although they were translated early on into Finnish. In Finland Topelius emerged as one of the foremost heirs to Sir Walter Scott’s legacy of exploring the nation through the historical novel.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Zachris Topelius FAQ

How many books has Zachris Topelius written?
Zachris Topelius published 10 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Zachris Topelius's books in?
Read each series in its own order: start Skrifter utgivna av Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland with Ljungblommor: Zacharias Topelius Skrifter Del 1. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Zachris Topelius's last book?
Fairy Tales from Finland (1896).
What is Zachris Topelius's most famous book?
Times of Alchemy (1884) is Zachris Topelius's most widely read book.
Are Zachris Topelius's books connected?
3 books belong to 1 series (Skrifter utgivna av Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland); the other 7 books stand alone.
Can I read Zachris Topelius's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Zachris Topelius are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.