Aulus Gellius books in order
2nd century Roman author and grammarian
- Lived
- 130–180
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Aulus Gellius published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Noctes Atticae.
Updated September 2026
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Noctes Atticae
Aulus Gellius's most-read book.
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Noctes Atticae (1517)
About Aulus Gellius
Aulus Gellius was a Roman author and grammarian, who was probably born and certainly brought up in Rome. He was educated in Athens, after which he returned to Rome. He is famous for his Attic Nights, a commonplace book, or compilation of notes on grammar, philosophy, history, antiquarianism, and other subjects, preserving fragments of the works of many authors who might otherwise be unknown today.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Aulus Gellius FAQ
- How many books has Aulus Gellius written?
- Aulus Gellius published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Aulus Gellius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Noctes Atticae.
- What is Aulus Gellius's most famous book?
- Noctes Atticae is Aulus Gellius's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.