Gabriele D'Annunzio books in order
Italian writer, poet, playwright, soldier and politician
- Lived
- 1863–1938
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 21
- Also writes as
- Myr, Ariel, Mab, Floro
Gabriele D'Annunzio published 12 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 3 poetry collections, 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with Virgin Earth (1882). The best-known is The Triumph of Death (1896).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gabriele D'Annunzio
Standalone novels in order
Il Libro Delle Vergini (1884)
Il Piacere (1889)
The Intruder (1892)
Il Trionfo Della Morte (1894)
The Maidens of the Rocks (1895)
The Triumph of Death (1896)
The Child of Pleasure (1898)
The Flame (1900)
The Rain in the Pinewood (1902)
Maybe Yes, Maybe No (1910)
Merope (1915)
Nocturne (1916)
Novellas in order
Giovanni Episcopo (1892)
Short story collections in order
Virgin Earth (1882)
Poetry in order
Elettra (1903)
Halcyon (1903)
Laudi (1903)
Plays in order
The Dead City (1896)
Francesca Da Rimini (1902)
The Daughter of Jorio (1904)
Other books in order
Gioconda (1901)
Free to read
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About Gabriele D'Annunzio
General Gabriele D'Annunzio, Prince of Montenevoso, sometimes written d'Annunzio as he used to sign himself, was an Italian poet, playwright, orator, journalist, aristocrat, and Royal Italian Army officer during World War I. He occupied a prominent place in Italian literature from 1889 to 1910 and in its political life from 1914 to 1924. He had the epithets il Profeta and il Vate : vate stems from the Latin vates, meaning a prophetic, divinatory, or inspirational poet.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gabriele D'Annunzio FAQ
- How many books has Gabriele D'Annunzio written?
- Gabriele D'Annunzio published 12 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 3 poetry collections, 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gabriele D'Annunzio's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Triumph of Death.
- What is Gabriele D'Annunzio's last book?
- Nocturne (1916).
- What is Gabriele D'Annunzio's most famous book?
- The Triumph of Death (1896) is Gabriele D'Annunzio's most widely read book.
- Does Gabriele D'Annunzio write under a pen name?
- Yes: Gabriele D'Annunzio has also published as Myr, Ariel, Mab and Floro.
- Can I read Gabriele D'Annunzio's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Gabriele D'Annunzio 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.