
Ennio Flaiano books in order
Italian writer
- Lived
- 1910–1972
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 2
Ennio Flaiano published 2 novels, beginning with A Time to Kill (1947). The best-known is The Short Cut (1950).
Updated September 2026
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The Short Cut
Ennio Flaiano's most-read book.
Ennio Flaiano books in order of publication

A Time to Kill (1947)

The Short Cut (1950)
Film and TV adaptations
- Time to Kill (1990)Film · from A Time to Kill
About Ennio Flaiano
Ennio Flaiano was an Italian screenwriter, playwright, novelist, journalist, and drama critic. Best known for his work with Federico Fellini, Flaiano co-wrote ten screenplays with the Italian director, including La Strada (1954), La Dolce Vita (1960), and 8½ (1963). He received the inaugural 1947 Strega Prize for his novel A Time to Kill.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ennio Flaiano FAQ
- How many books has Ennio Flaiano written?
- Ennio Flaiano published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ennio Flaiano's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Short Cut.
- What is Ennio Flaiano's last book?
- The Short Cut (1950).
- What is Ennio Flaiano's most famous book?
- The Short Cut (1950) is Ennio Flaiano's most widely read book.
- Which Ennio Flaiano books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including A Time to Kill (as Time to Kill, film, 1990).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.