Horacio Quiroga books in order
Uruguayan playwright, poet, and short story writer
- Lived
- 1878–1937
- Country
- Uruguay
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- H.Q., Aquilino Delagoa, S. Fragoso Lima, Guillermo Eynhardt
Horacio Quiroga published 4 short story collections, beginning with Tales of Love Madness and Death (1917).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Horacio Quiroga
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Tales of Love Madness and Death
Horacio Quiroga's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Tales of Love Madness and Death (1917)
Tales of the Jungle (1918)
South American Jungle Tales (1922)
The Decapitated Chicken and Other Stories (1976)
About Horacio Quiroga
Horacio Silvestre Quiroga Forteza was a Uruguayan playwright, poet, and short story writer. The jungle settings of his stories emphasized the conflict between humans and nature. His portrayals of mental illness and hallucinatory states were influenced by Edgar Allan Poe. In turn, Quiroga influenced Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Horacio Quiroga FAQ
- How many books has Horacio Quiroga written?
- Horacio Quiroga published 4 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Horacio Quiroga's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tales of Love Madness and Death.
- What is Horacio Quiroga's last book?
- South American Jungle Tales (1922).
- What is Horacio Quiroga's most famous book?
- Tales of Love Madness and Death (1917) is Horacio Quiroga's most widely read book.
- Does Horacio Quiroga write under a pen name?
- Yes: Horacio Quiroga has also published as H.Q., Aquilino Delagoa, S. Fragoso Lima and Guillermo Eynhardt.
- Can I read Horacio Quiroga's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Horacio Quiroga 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.