Some of his most notable works include:
Plays:
* The Great Theatre of the World (1977)
* The Night of the Kings (1981)
* The Shadow of the Mountain (1985)
* The Big Question (1990)
* The World of the Others (1992)
* The End of the World (2001)
Novels:
* Young Man (1976)
* The Young Man (1981)
* The City and the World (1989)
* The Tiger's Mouth (1995)
* The Blue Room (1998)
* The Night (2000)
Essays:
* The Book of the Last Night (1995)
* The Art of the Novel (1998)
* The World of the Others (1999)
* The Time of the Novel (2002)
Other works:
* The Book of the Last Night (1995)
Strauß's works often explore themes of alienation, loneliness, and the meaning of life. He is known for his complex and challenging writing style, which is often characterized by its use of stream-of-consciousness and fragmented narratives.