Portrait of Carlos Drummond de Andrade

Carlos Drummond de Andrade books in order

Brazilian poet

Lived
1902–1987
Country
Brazil
Books
3

Carlos Drummond de Andrade published 1 non-fiction book and 2 poetry collections, beginning with A Rosa Do Povo (1945). The best-known is The Minus Sign (1963).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Carlos Drummond de Andrade

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Minus Sign (1963)

    227 pages

Poetry in order

  1. A Rosa Do Povo (1945)

  2. Travelling in the Family (1986)

    134 pages

About Carlos Drummond de Andrade

Carlos Drummond de Andrade was a Brazilian poet and writer, considered by some as the greatest Brazilian poet of all time.

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

Carlos Drummond de Andrade FAQ

How many books has Carlos Drummond de Andrade written?
Carlos Drummond de Andrade published 1 non-fiction book and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Carlos Drummond de Andrade's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Minus Sign.
What is Carlos Drummond de Andrade's last book?
The Minus Sign (1963).
What is Carlos Drummond de Andrade's most famous book?
The Minus Sign (1963) is Carlos Drummond de Andrade's most widely read book.

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