Baltasar Gracián books in order
Aragonese Jesuit and baroque prose writer and philosopher in Castilian language
- Lived
- 1604–1658
- Country
- Crown of Aragon
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Lorenzo Gracián
Baltasar Gracián published 2 novels, beginning with The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1647).
Updated September 2026
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The Art of Worldly Wisdom
Baltasar Gracián's most-read book.
Baltasar Gracián books in order of publication
The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1647)
El Criticón (1651)
About Baltasar Gracián
Baltasar Gracián y Morales, better known as Baltasar Gracián, was a Spanish Jesuit priest and Baroque prose writer and philosopher. He was born in Belmonte, near Calatayud (Aragón). His writings were lauded by Schopenhauer and Nietzsche.
He is best known for his book The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1647), but his novel El Criticón (1651-57) is considered his greatest work.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Baltasar Gracián FAQ
- How many books has Baltasar Gracián written?
- Baltasar Gracián published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Baltasar Gracián's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Art of Worldly Wisdom.
- What is Baltasar Gracián's last book?
- El Criticón (1651).
- What is Baltasar Gracián's most famous book?
- The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1647) is Baltasar Gracián's most widely read book.
- Does Baltasar Gracián write under a pen name?
- Yes: Baltasar Gracián has also published as Lorenzo Gracián.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.