Alda Merini books in order
Italian writer and poet
- Lived
- 1931–2009
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 3
Alda Merini published 1 non-fiction book and 2 poetry collections, beginning with The Holy Land (Essential Poets 111) (1991). The best-known is A Rage of Love (1993).
Updated September 2026
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A Rage of Love
Alda Merini's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Rage of Love (1993)
Poetry in order
The Holy Land (Essential Poets 111) (1991)
Unpaid Ballads = (1995)
About Alda Merini
Alda Merini was an Italian writer and poet. Her work earned the attention and admiration of other Italian writers, such as Giorgio Manganelli, Salvatore Quasimodo, and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alda Merini FAQ
- How many books has Alda Merini written?
- Alda Merini published 1 non-fiction book and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alda Merini's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Rage of Love.
- What is Alda Merini's last book?
- A Rage of Love (1993).
- What is Alda Merini's most famous book?
- A Rage of Love (1993) is Alda Merini's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.