Elsa Morante books in order
Italian novelist
- Lived
- 1912–1985
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 6
Elsa Morante published 5 novels and 1 poetry collection, beginning with House of Liars (1948). The best-known is Arturo's Island (1957).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elsa Morante
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Arturo's Island
Elsa Morante's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
House of Liars (1948)
Arturo's Island (1957)
History (1974)
Aracoeli (1982)
Andalusian Shawl (1984)
Poetry in order
The World Saved by Kids (1968)
Film and TV adaptations
- Arturo's Island (1962)Film · from Arturo's Island
- La Storia (1986)Film · from History
- La StoriaTV · from History
About Elsa Morante
Elsa Morante was an Italian novelist, poet, translator and children's books author. Her novel La storia (History) is included in the Bokklubben World Library List of 100 Best Books of All Time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elsa Morante FAQ
- How many books has Elsa Morante written?
- Elsa Morante published 5 novels and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elsa Morante's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Arturo's Island.
- What is Elsa Morante's last book?
- Andalusian Shawl (1984).
- What is Elsa Morante's most famous book?
- Arturo's Island (1957) is Elsa Morante's most widely read book.
- Which Elsa Morante books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Arturo's Island (film, 1962) and History (as La Storia, film, 1986).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.