The Sleepwalkers Books in Order
The Sleepwalkers (German: Die Schlafwandler) is a trilogy of novels by Austrian writer Hermann Broch, written 1928-1932 and published 1931-1932. Set in Germany in 1888, 1903, and 1918 respectively, each part follows a different protagonist to portray the progressive disintegration of values in German society leading up to and through World War I.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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The Romantic (1888: Pasenow or the Romantic)
1931 · Hermann Broch
The Romantic (1888: Pasenow or the Romantic) is a 1931 book by Hermann Broch. It is book 1 of the series The Sleepwalkers.
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The Anarchist (1903: Esch or the Anarchist)
1931 · Hermann Broch
The Anarchist (1903: Esch or the Anarchist) is a 1931 book by Hermann Broch. It is book 2 of the series The Sleepwalkers.
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1932 · Hermann Broch
The Realist (1918: Huguenau or the Realist) is a 1932 book by Hermann Broch. It is book 3 of the series The Sleepwalkers.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Sleepwalkers books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Romantic (1888: Pasenow or the Romantic)”. Start with “The Romantic (1888: Pasenow or the Romantic).”
How many books are in the The Sleepwalkers series?
We list 3 books by Hermann Broch , published between 1931–1932.
Where can I buy the The Sleepwalkers books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.