Novels:
* One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (1962): A starkly realistic portrayal of life in a Soviet labor camp, focusing on the day-to-day experiences of a prisoner. This novel brought Solzhenitsyn international recognition and marked a turning point in Soviet literature.
* The Cancer Ward (1968): A complex and nuanced depiction of life in a Soviet hospital, exploring themes of illness, faith, and the human condition. It's considered one of his most powerful works.
* The First Circle (1968): Set in a secret Soviet research institute, this novel delves into the moral and intellectual dilemmas faced by prisoners who are forced to work on classified projects.
* August 1914 (1971): The first part of a planned multi-volume epic novel depicting the events of World War I in Russia.
* The Gulag Archipelago (1973-1975): A sprawling, three-volume work that serves as a searing indictment of the Soviet prison system. It is based on Solzhenitsyn's own experiences in the gulag and draws heavily on his research and interviews with other former prisoners.
* The Red Wheel (1971-2008): A multi-volume historical novel that explores the events of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent Civil War. It is considered one of Solzhenitsyn's most ambitious projects.
* November 1916 (1983): The second part of The Red Wheel.
* The Oak and the Calf (1980): A novella that depicts the life of a peasant family during the Russian Revolution.
* The Boy in the Grove (1988): A short story that explores the complexities of human nature.
Other Works:
* The Love-Girl and the Innocent (1969): A short story collection.
* Prussian Nights (1976): A collection of short stories and essays.
* The Mortal Knot (1992): A novel that deals with the themes of betrayal and redemption.
* Two Hundred Years Together (1992): A controversial historical essay on the relationship between Russia and the Jews.
Solzhenitsyn's works have been translated into numerous languages and have had a profound impact on world literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1970 for his "moral force which has given artistic expression to the indispensable struggle for the freedom of man."