Clarice Lispector books in order
Ukrainian-Brazilian writer, poet, and journalist
- Lived
- 1920–1977
- Country
- Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Helen Palmer, Terelu
Clarice Lispector published 7 novels, 4 novellas and 2 short story collections, beginning with Family Ties (1960). The best-known is The Hour of the Star (1977).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Clarice Lispector
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The Hour of the Star
Clarice Lispector's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Near to the Wild Heart (1943)
The Besieged City (1948)
The Passion According to G.H (1964)
A Breath of Life (1970)
An Apprenticeship (1973)
Soulstorm (1989)
The Chandelier (2018)
Novellas in order
Água Viva (1973)
The Hour of the Star (1977)
The Stream of Life (1989)
Daydream and Drunkenness of a Young Lady (2018)
Short story collections in order
Family Ties (1960)
The Foreign Legion (1964)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Passion According to G.H. (2023)Film · from The Passion According to G.H
About Clarice Lispector
Clarice Lispector was a Brazilian novelist and short story writer. Her distinctive and innovative works, which explore diverse narrative forms and themes of intimacy and introspection, have earned her international acclaim. She is known for works such as Near to the Wild Heart (1943) and The Hour of the Star (1977).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Clarice Lispector FAQ
- How many books has Clarice Lispector written?
- Clarice Lispector published 7 novels, 4 novellas and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Clarice Lispector's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Hour of the Star.
- What is Clarice Lispector's last book?
- The Hour of the Star (1977).
- What is Clarice Lispector's most famous book?
- The Hour of the Star (1977) is Clarice Lispector's most widely read book.
- Does Clarice Lispector write under a pen name?
- Yes: Clarice Lispector has also published as Helen Palmer and Terelu.
- Which Clarice Lispector books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Passion According to G.H (as The Passion According to G.H., film, 2023).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.