Curzio Malaparte books in order
Italian writer
- Lived
- 1898–1957
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 8
- Also writes as
- Candido
Curzio Malaparte published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Kaputt (1944).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Curzio Malaparte
Start here
Kaputt
Curzio Malaparte's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Kaputt (1944)
The Skin (1949)
Non-fiction in order
Coup D'État: The Technique of Revolution (1931)
Coup D'etat (1932)
Those Cursed Tuscans (1956)
Nicht Wahr? (1966)
Other books in order
The Volga Rises in Europe (1957)
Benedetti Italiani (1961)
About Curzio Malaparte
Curzio Malaparte was an Italian writer, filmmaker, war correspondent and diplomat. Malaparte is best known outside Italy for his works Kaputt (1944) and The Skin (1949). The former is a semi-fictionalised account of the Eastern Front during the Second World War and the latter is an account focusing on morality in the immediate post-war period of Naples.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Curzio Malaparte FAQ
- How many books has Curzio Malaparte written?
- Curzio Malaparte published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Curzio Malaparte's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kaputt.
- What is Curzio Malaparte's last book?
- Those Cursed Tuscans (1956).
- What is Curzio Malaparte's most famous book?
- Kaputt (1944) is Curzio Malaparte's most widely read book.
- Does Curzio Malaparte write under a pen name?
- Yes: Curzio Malaparte has also published as Candido.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.