Gonzalo Torrente Ballester books in order
Spanish Galician writer
- Lived
- 1910–1999
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 4
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester published 3 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Don Juan (1972). The best-known is La Saga/fuga De J. B (1972).
Updated September 2026
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La Saga/fuga De J. B
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Don Juan (1972)
La Saga/fuga De J. B (1972)
Filomeno, a Mi Pesar (1988)
Novellas in order
The King Amaz'd (1989)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Dumbfounded King (1991)Film · from The King Amaz'd
About Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester was a Spanish writer associated with the Generation of '36 movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester FAQ
- How many books has Gonzalo Torrente Ballester written?
- Gonzalo Torrente Ballester published 3 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gonzalo Torrente Ballester's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Saga/fuga De J. B.
- What is Gonzalo Torrente Ballester's last book?
- The King Amaz'd (1989).
- What is Gonzalo Torrente Ballester's most famous book?
- La Saga/fuga De J. B (1972) is Gonzalo Torrente Ballester's most widely read book.
- Which Gonzalo Torrente Ballester books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The King Amaz'd (as The Dumbfounded King, film, 1991).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.