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.

  1. 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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  2. 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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    The Realist (1918: Huguenau or the Realist)

    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.