Elio Vittorini published 4 novels, beginning with Conversations in Sicily (1941).
Updated September 2026
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Conversations in Sicily
Elio Vittorini's most-read book.
Elio Vittorini books in order of publication
Conversations in Sicily (1941)
In Sicily (1949)
Erica E I Suoi Fratelli (1958)
Women of Messina (1973)
Film and TV adaptations
- Sicilia! (1999)Film · from Conversations in Sicily
About Elio Vittorini
Elio Vittorini was an Italian writer and novelist. He was a contemporary of Cesare Pavese and an influential voice in the modernist school of novel writing. His best-known work, in English speaking countries, is the anti-fascist novel Conversations in Sicily, for which he was jailed when it was published in 1941. The first U.S. edition of the novel, published in 1949, included an introduction from Ernest Hemingway, whose style influenced Vittorini and that novel in particular.
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Elio Vittorini FAQ
- How many books has Elio Vittorini written?
- Elio Vittorini published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elio Vittorini's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Conversations in Sicily.
- What is Elio Vittorini's last book?
- Erica E I Suoi Fratelli (1958).
- What is Elio Vittorini's most famous book?
- Conversations in Sicily (1941) is Elio Vittorini's most widely read book.
- Which Elio Vittorini books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Conversations in Sicily (as Sicilia!, film, 1999).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.