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
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The Minus Sign
Carlos Drummond de Andrade's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

The Minus Sign (1963)
Poetry in order
A Rosa Do Povo (1945)

Travelling in the Family (1986)
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.