Gil Vicente published 3 plays, beginning with Monólogo Do Vaqueiro (1502).
Updated September 2026
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Monólogo Do Vaqueiro
Gil Vicente's most-read book.
Plays in order
Monólogo Do Vaqueiro (1502)
Auto De Mofina Mendes (1534)
Auto Da Barca Do Inferno (1979)
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About Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente, called the Trobadour, was a Portuguese playwright and poet who acted in and directed his own plays. Considered the chief dramatist of Portugal he is sometimes called the "Portuguese Plautus," often referred to as the "Father of Portuguese drama" and as one of Western literature's greatest playwrights. Also noted as a lyric poet, Vicente worked in Spanish as much as he worked in Portuguese and is thus, with Juan del Encina, considered joint-father of Spanish drama.
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Gil Vicente FAQ
- How many books has Gil Vicente written?
- Gil Vicente published 3 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gil Vicente's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Monólogo Do Vaqueiro.
- What is Gil Vicente's last book?
- Auto De Mofina Mendes (1534).
- What is Gil Vicente's most famous book?
- Monólogo Do Vaqueiro (1502) is Gil Vicente's most widely read book.
- Can I read Gil Vicente's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Gil Vicente is 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.