Giorgio Bassani books in order
Italian writer
- Lived
- 1916–2000
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 9
- Also writes as
- Giacomo Marchi
Giorgio Bassani published 6 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1962).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Giorgio Bassani
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The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Giorgio Bassani's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Il Giardino Dei Finzi Contini (1962)
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1962)
The Heron (1968)
Behind the Door (1972)
The Smell of Hay (1975)
The Goldrimmed Spectacles (2012)
Novellas in order
Gli Occhiali D'oro (1958)
Short story collections in order
Five Stories of Ferrara (1956)
Other books in order
Dore Del Fieno (1972)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1970)Film · from The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
About Giorgio Bassani
Giorgio Bassani was an Italian novelist, poet, essayist, editor, and intellectual.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Giorgio Bassani FAQ
- How many books has Giorgio Bassani written?
- Giorgio Bassani published 6 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Giorgio Bassani's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Garden of the Finzi-Continis.
- What is Giorgio Bassani's last book?
- The Smell of Hay (1975).
- What is Giorgio Bassani's most famous book?
- The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1962) is Giorgio Bassani's most widely read book.
- Does Giorgio Bassani write under a pen name?
- Yes: Giorgio Bassani has also published as Giacomo Marchi.
- Which Giorgio Bassani books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (film, 1970).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.