Fernando Arrabal books in order
Spanish writer and actor resident in France
- Born
- 1932
- Country
- France
- Books
- 10
Fernando Arrabal has published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 4 other books, beginning with Picnic (1952). The best-known is Guernica, and Other Plays (1969). The latest is Carta Al General Franco (1971).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Fernando Arrabal
Start here
Guernica, and Other Plays
Fernando Arrabal's most-read book.
Newest
Carta Al General Franco
Published 1971.
Standalone novels in order
El Entierro De La Sardina (1960)
Carta Al General Franco (1971)
Novellas in order
Baal Babylon (1961)
Non-fiction in order
Guernica, and Other Plays (1969)
Plays in order
Picnic (1952)
Garden of Delights (1974)
Other books in order
The Automobile Graveyard (1960)
The Architect and the Emperor of Assyria (1969)
And They Put Handcuffs on the Flowers (1973)
Picnic on the Battlefield
About Fernando Arrabal
Fernando Arrabal Terán is a Spanish playwright, screenwriter, film director, novelist, and poet. He was born in Melilla and settled in France in 1955. Regarding his nationality, Arrabal describes himself as "desterrado", or "half-expatriate, half-exiled".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Fernando Arrabal FAQ
- How many books has Fernando Arrabal written?
- Fernando Arrabal has published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Fernando Arrabal's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Guernica, and Other Plays.
- What is Fernando Arrabal's latest book?
- Carta Al General Franco (1971).
- What is Fernando Arrabal's most famous book?
- Guernica, and Other Plays (1969) is Fernando Arrabal's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.