Italo Svevo books in order
Italian writer
- Lived
- 1861–1928
- Country
- Austria–Hungary
- Books
- 6
- Also writes as
- E. Samigli
Italo Svevo published 6 novels, beginning with Mastro-Don Gesualdo (1881).
Updated September 2026
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Mastro-Don Gesualdo
Italo Svevo's most-read book.
Italo Svevo books in order of publication
Mastro-Don Gesualdo (1881)
Una Vita (1892)
Senilità (1898)
Zeno's Conscience (1923)
Confessions of Zeno (1958)
Further Confessions of Zeno (1962)
About Italo Svevo
Aron Hector Schmitz, better known by the pseudonym Italo Svevo, was an Italian and Austro-Hungarian writer, businessman, novelist, playwright, and short story writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Italo Svevo FAQ
- How many books has Italo Svevo written?
- Italo Svevo published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Italo Svevo's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mastro-Don Gesualdo.
- What is Italo Svevo's last book?
- Zeno's Conscience (1923).
- What is Italo Svevo's most famous book?
- Mastro-Don Gesualdo (1881) is Italo Svevo's most widely read book.
- Does Italo Svevo write under a pen name?
- Yes: Italo Svevo has also published as E. Samigli.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.