Diane di Prima published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 4 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Memoirs of a Beatnik (1969).
Updated September 2026
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Memoirs of a Beatnik
Diane di Prima's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Memoirs of a Beatnik (1969)
Loba (1973)
Non-fiction in order
Recollections of My Life as a Woman (2001)
Poetry in order
Revolutionary Letters, Etc (1971)
Freddie Poems (1974)
Selected Poems, 1956-1976 (1975)
Revolutionary Letters (2002)
Other books in order
Dinners and Nightmares (1961)
This Kind of Bird Flies Backward (1963)
Kerhonkson Journal, 1966 (1971)
About Diane di Prima
Diane di Prima was an American poet, known for her association with the Beat movement. She was also an artist, prose writer, and teacher. Her magnum opus is widely considered to be Loba, a collection of poems first published in 1978 then extended in 1998.
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Diane di Prima FAQ
- How many books has Diane di Prima written?
- Diane di Prima published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 4 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Diane di Prima's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memoirs of a Beatnik.
- What is Diane di Prima's last book?
- Recollections of My Life as a Woman (2001).
- What is Diane di Prima's most famous book?
- Memoirs of a Beatnik (1969) is Diane di Prima's most widely read book.
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