Benedetto Croce books in order
Italian philosopher
- Lived
- 1866–1952
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 25
- Also writes as
- Gustavo Colline
Benedetto Croce published 1 novel, 18 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books, beginning with What Is Living and What Is Dead of the Philosophy of Hegel (1908). The best-known is Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic (1909).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Benedetto Croce
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Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic
Benedetto Croce's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Manifesto of the Anti-Fascist Intellectuals (May 1925)
Non-fiction in order
Philosophy of the Practical (1913)
Goethe (1919)
The Essence of Aesthetic (1921)
The Poetry of Dante (1922)
European Literature in the Nineteenth Century (1924)
Guide to Aesthetics (1925)
An Autobiography (1926)
A History of Italy, 1871-1915 (1929)
History as the Story of Liberty (1941)
Politics and Morals (1945)
History of Europe in the Nineteenth Century (1963)
History of the Kingdom of Naples (1970)
Benedetto Croce, Essays on Literature and Literary Criticism (1990)
Poetry in order
Philosophy, Poetry, History (1966)
Other books in order
What Is Living and What Is Dead of the Philosophy of Hegel (1908)
History, Its Theory and Practice (1921)
The Conduct of Life (1924)
Essays on Marx and Russia (1966)
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About Benedetto Croce
Benedetto Croce,
was an Italian idealist philosopher, historian, and politician who wrote on numerous topics, including philosophy, history, historiography, and aesthetics. A political liberal in most regards, he formulated a distinction between liberalism and "liberism". Croce had considerable influence on other Italian intellectuals, from Marxists to Italian fascists, such as Antonio Gramsci and Giovanni Gentile, respectively.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Benedetto Croce FAQ
- How many books has Benedetto Croce written?
- Benedetto Croce published 1 novel, 18 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Benedetto Croce's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic.
- What is Benedetto Croce's last book?
- Politics and Morals (1945).
- What is Benedetto Croce's most famous book?
- Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic (1909) is Benedetto Croce's most widely read book.
- Does Benedetto Croce write under a pen name?
- Yes: Benedetto Croce has also published as Gustavo Colline.
- Can I read Benedetto Croce's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Benedetto Croce are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.