Francesco Redi books in order
Italian physician, naturalist, biologist, and poet
- Lived
- 1626–1697
- Country
- Grand Duchy of Tuscany
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Anicio Traustio
Francesco Redi published 1 poetry collection, beginning with Bacco in Toscana (1685).
Updated September 2026
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Bacco in Toscana
Francesco Redi's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Bacco in Toscana (1685)
About Francesco Redi
Francesco Redi was an Italian physician, naturalist, biologist, and poet. He is referred to as the "founder of experimental biology", and as the "father of modern parasitology". He was the first person to challenge the theory of spontaneous generation by demonstrating that maggots come from eggs of flies.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Francesco Redi FAQ
- How many books has Francesco Redi written?
- Francesco Redi published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Francesco Redi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bacco in Toscana.
- What is Francesco Redi's last book?
- Bacco in Toscana (1685).
- What is Francesco Redi's most famous book?
- Bacco in Toscana (1685) is Francesco Redi's most widely read book.
- Does Francesco Redi write under a pen name?
- Yes: Francesco Redi has also published as Anicio Traustio.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.