Fernando Pessoa books in order
Portuguese poet, writer, and philosopher (1888–1935); creator of the heteronymic system including Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis, Álvaro de Campos, and Bernardo Soares
- Lived
- 1888–1935
- Country
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Books
- 7
- Also writes as
- Bernardo Soares, Alberto Caeiro, Álvaro de Campos, Ricardo Reis
Fernando Pessoa published 1 novel, 1 novella and 5 poetry collections, beginning with Mensagem (1934).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Fernando Pessoa
Start here
Mensagem
Fernando Pessoa's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Book of Disquiet
One of the most-read, at about 472 pages.
Standalone novels in order
The Book of Disquiet (1982)
Novellas in order
O Banqueiro Anarquista (1981)
Poetry in order
35 Sonnets (1918)
The Keeper of Sheep (1925)
Mensagem (1934)
Selected Poems (1957)
Selected Poems by Fernando Pessoa (1971)
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About Fernando Pessoa
Fernando António Nogueira de Seabra Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, and publisher. He has been described as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest poets in the Portuguese literature. He also wrote in and translated from English and French.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Fernando Pessoa FAQ
- How many books has Fernando Pessoa written?
- Fernando Pessoa published 1 novel, 1 novella and 5 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Fernando Pessoa's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mensagem.
- What is Fernando Pessoa's last book?
- Mensagem (1934).
- What is Fernando Pessoa's most famous book?
- Mensagem (1934) is Fernando Pessoa's most widely read book.
- Does Fernando Pessoa write under a pen name?
- Yes: Fernando Pessoa has also published as Bernardo Soares, Alberto Caeiro, Álvaro de Campos and Ricardo Reis.
- Can I read Fernando Pessoa's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Fernando Pessoa are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.