Mika Waltari Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Mika Waltari's short fiction includes Moonscape and The Tree of Dreams, two works that display his shorter-form storytelling across different settings and moods.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Moonscape 1954 Mika Waltari Buy
2 The Tree of Dreams 1965 Mika Waltari Buy

Moonscape and The Tree of Dreams represent the shorter end of Mika Waltari’s output, works that sit somewhat outside the grand historical fiction that made his international reputation. They offer a chance to see Waltari working at a different scale, with the compression and focus that short fiction demands.

Both works have been less widely circulated in English translation than his major novels, making them interesting finds for readers who have exhausted the more familiar titles and want to explore further. They form part of the larger collections Moonscape and Other Stories and The Tree of Dreams and Other Stories, which gather additional related material around each central text.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mika Waltari Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are two books in the Mika Waltari Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1954 and 1965.

What is the first book in the Mika Waltari Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Mika Waltari Short Stories/Novellas series is Moonscape, published in 1954.

Are Moonscape and The Tree of Dreams related to Waltari's longer novels?

They are independent works, not connected to his novel series or standalones. They give a sense of his range as a shorter-form writer, showing different settings and tones from the sweeping historical novels he is best known for.

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