Alejandro Casona books in order
Spanish writer
- Lived
- 1903–1965
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 5
Alejandro Casona published 3 plays and 2 other books, beginning with La Dama Del Alba (1944).
Updated September 2026
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La Dama Del Alba
Alejandro Casona's most-read book.
Plays in order
La Dama Del Alba (1944)
Trees Die Standing Tall (1949)
Lady of the Dawn (1972)
Other books in order
La Barca Sin Pescador (1955)
The Boat Without a Fisherman (1970)
About Alejandro Casona
Alejandro Rodríguez Álvarez, known as Alejandro Casona was a Spanish poet and playwright born in Besullo, Spain, a member of the Generation of '27. Casona received his bachelor's degree in Gijon and later studied at the University of Murcia. After Franco's rise in 1936, he was forced, like many Spanish intellectuals, to leave Spain. He lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina until April 1962, when he definitively returned to Spain.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alejandro Casona FAQ
- How many books has Alejandro Casona written?
- Alejandro Casona published 3 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alejandro Casona's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Dama Del Alba.
- What is Alejandro Casona's last book?
- La Barca Sin Pescador (1955).
- What is Alejandro Casona's most famous book?
- La Dama Del Alba (1944) is Alejandro Casona's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.