Order of Mika Waltari Books

Mika Waltari (1908-1979) was a Finnish author, journalist, critic, poet, playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and more. He is recognized as one of the most prolific Finnish writers, known for his strict work ethic. Only a small portion of his work has been translated into English. After completing a book, he often experienced depression and sometimes required hospitalization. As he aged and his books gained international success, he wrote less, as he no longer needed to write for a living. Waltari made his debut as a novelist in 1925 with Jumalaa paossa. His first book published in English was The Egyptian, which was released in Finnish in 1945 and in English in 1949. Below is a list of Mika Waltari’s books in the order of their original release.