Portrait of Ennio Flaiano

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

Where to start with Ennio Flaiano

Ennio Flaiano books in order of publication

  1. A Time to Kill (1947)

    283 pagesAdapted for film

  2. The Short Cut (1950)

    251 pages

Film and TV adaptations

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.