Portrait of Carlo Levi

Carlo Levi books in order

Italian painter, writer, politic and anti-fascist

Lived
1902–1975
Country
Italy
Books
6

Carlo Levi published 2 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Christ Stopped at Eboli (1945).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Carlo Levi

Standalone novels in order

  1. Christ Stopped at Eboli (1945)

    255 pages

  2. The Watch (1951)

    396 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Fear of Freedom (1946)

    126 pages

  2. Of Fear and Freedom (1950)

    101 pages

  3. Le Parole Sono Pietre (1955)

    188 pages

Other books in order

  1. Words Are Stones (1958)

    212 pages

About Carlo Levi

Carlo Levi was an Italian painter, writer, activist, independent leftist politician, and medical doctor.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Carlo Levi FAQ

How many books has Carlo Levi written?
Carlo Levi published 2 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Carlo Levi's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Christ Stopped at Eboli.
What is Carlo Levi's last book?
Le Parole Sono Pietre (1955).
What is Carlo Levi's most famous book?
Christ Stopped at Eboli (1945) is Carlo Levi's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.