Camilo José Cela books in order
Spanish writer
- Lived
- 1916–2002
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 9
Camilo José Cela published 7 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with LA Colmena (1987).
Updated September 2026
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LA Colmena
Camilo José Cela's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Pabellón De Reposo (1943)
The Hive (1951)
San Camilo, 1936 (1974)
LA Colmena (1987)
Mazurka for Two Dead Men (1992)
La Cruz De San Andrés (1994)
The Family of Pascual Duarte (Oct 2008)
Non-fiction in order
Journey to the Alcarria (1948)
Other books in order
La Familia De Pascual Duarte (2015)
Film and TV adaptations
- La colmena (1982)Film · from The Hive
About Camilo José Cela
Camilo José Cela y Trulock, 1st Marquess of Iria Flavia was a Spanish novelist, poet, story writer and essayist associated with the Generation of '36 movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Camilo José Cela FAQ
- How many books has Camilo José Cela written?
- Camilo José Cela published 7 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Camilo José Cela's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with LA Colmena.
- What is Camilo José Cela's last book?
- La Cruz De San Andrés (1994).
- What is Camilo José Cela's most famous book?
- LA Colmena (1987) is Camilo José Cela's most widely read book.
- Which Camilo José Cela books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Hive (as La colmena, film, 1982).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.