Arrigo Boito books in order
Italian poet and opera composer and librettist of Verdi's opera ''Otello''
- Lived
- 1842–1918
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Almaviva, Tobia Gorrio
Arrigo Boito published 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with Mefistofele (1868). The best-known is Falstaff (1893).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Arrigo Boito
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Falstaff
Arrigo Boito's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Falstaff (1893)
Other books in order
Mefistofele (1868)
About Arrigo Boito
Arrigo Boito was an Italian librettist, composer, poet and critic whose only completed opera was Mefistofele. Among the operas for which he wrote the libretti are Giuseppe Verdi's monumental last two operas Otello and Falstaff as well as Amilcare Ponchielli's La Gioconda.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Arrigo Boito FAQ
- How many books has Arrigo Boito written?
- Arrigo Boito published 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arrigo Boito's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Falstaff.
- What is Arrigo Boito's last book?
- Falstaff (1893).
- What is Arrigo Boito's most famous book?
- Falstaff (1893) is Arrigo Boito's most widely read book.
- Does Arrigo Boito write under a pen name?
- Yes: Arrigo Boito has also published as Almaviva and Tobia Gorrio.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.