Giovanni Battista Guarini books in order
Italian poet
- Lived
- 1538–1612
- Country
- Republic of Venice
- Books
- 3
Giovanni Battista Guarini published 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with Il Pastor Fido (1590).
Updated September 2026
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Il Pastor Fido
Giovanni Battista Guarini's most-read book.
Plays in order
Il Pastor Fido (1590)
Other books in order
Il Segretario (1594)
Il Pastor Fido, the Faithfull Shepherd (1647)
About Giovanni Battista Guarini
Giovanni Battista Guarini was an Italian poet, dramatist, and diplomat. Courtier at Ferrara, diplomat and secretary to several ruling families, he served also at Florence and Urbino. He is best known as the author of the pastoral tragicomedy Il pastor fido. Written in emulation of Tasso's Aminta, it was extremely successful and remained one of the most popular work of secular literature in Western Europe for almost two hundred years.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Giovanni Battista Guarini FAQ
- How many books has Giovanni Battista Guarini written?
- Giovanni Battista Guarini published 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Giovanni Battista Guarini's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Il Pastor Fido.
- What is Giovanni Battista Guarini's last book?
- Il Segretario (1594).
- What is Giovanni Battista Guarini's most famous book?
- Il Pastor Fido (1590) is Giovanni Battista Guarini's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.