Buru Quartet books in order A series by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
The Buru Quartet series by Pramoedya Ananta Toer has 4 books, from Child of All Nations (1980) to House of Glass (1988). Read it in order, starting with Child of All Nations.
Reading order: 1 Child of All Nations (1980) · 2 Earth of Mankind (1980) · 3 Footsteps (1985) · 4 House of Glass (1988)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Buru Quartet books in order
- 1.
Child of All Nations (1980)
- 2.
Earth of Mankind (1980)
- 3.
Footsteps (1985)
- 4.
House of Glass (1988)
Buru Quartet on screen
- Bumi Manusia (2019)Film · from Earth of Mankind
Buru Quartet FAQ
- How many Buru Quartet books are there?
- There are 4 Buru Quartet books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Buru Quartet books in?
- In publication order, starting with Child of All Nations (1980): 1 Child of All Nations (1980) · 2 Earth of Mankind (1980) · 3 Footsteps (1985) · 4 House of Glass (1988).
- What is the first Buru Quartet book?
- Child of All Nations (1980).
- What is the latest Buru Quartet book?
- House of Glass (1988).
- Is the Buru Quartet series finished?
- There have been no new Buru Quartet books since 1988; Pramoedya Ananta Toer died in 2006.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.