How many books has Eduardo De Filippo written?

Eduardo De Filippo published 1 novel and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Eduardo De Filippo's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Filumena Marturano.

What is Eduardo De Filippo's most famous book?

Filumena Marturano (1946) is Eduardo De Filippo's most widely read book.

Which Eduardo De Filippo books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Filumena Marturano (as Filomena Marturano, film, 1950).

Eduardo De Filippo books in order

Italian actor, director and playwright

Lived: 1900–1984
Country: Italy
Books: 3

Eduardo De Filippo published 1 novel and 2 plays, beginning with Filumena Marturano (1946).

Updated September 2026

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Filumena Marturano
Eduardo De Filippo's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Four Plays (1956)
445 pages
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Plays in order

Filumena Marturano (Nov 1946)
68 pagesAdapted for film
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Saturday, Sunday, Monday (1974)
87 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Filomena Marturano (1950)Film · from Filumena Marturano
Marriage Italian-Style (1964)Film · from Filumena Marturano

About Eduardo De Filippo

Eduardo De Filippo OMRI, also known mononymously as Eduardo, was an Italian actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright, best known for his Neapolitan works Filumena Marturano and Napoli milionaria. Considered one of the most important Italian artists of the 20th century, De Filippo was the author of many theatrical dramas staged and directed by himself first and later awarded and played outside Italy. For his artistic merits and contributions to Italian culture, he was named senator for life by the President of the Italian Republic Sandro Pertini.

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

Eduardo De Filippo FAQ

How many books has Eduardo De Filippo written?: Eduardo De Filippo published 1 novel and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Eduardo De Filippo's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Filumena Marturano.
What is Eduardo De Filippo's last book?: Four Plays (1956).
What is Eduardo De Filippo's most famous book?: Filumena Marturano (1946) is Eduardo De Filippo's most widely read book.
Which Eduardo De Filippo books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Filumena Marturano (as Filomena Marturano, film, 1950).

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