Ivan Gundulić books in order
Croatian baroque poet from the Republic of Ragusa
- Lived
- 1589–1638
- Country
- Republic of Ragusa
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Džívo Gundulić
Ivan Gundulić published 1 poetry collection and 1 play. The best-known is Osman.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ivan Gundulić
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Osman
Ivan Gundulić's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Osman (1964)
Plays in order
Dubravka (1923)
About Ivan Gundulić
Dživo Franov Gundulić, better known today as Ivan Gundulić, was the most prominent Ragusan Baroque. He is regarded as the Croatian national poet. His work embodies central characteristics of Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation: religious fervor, insistence on "vanity of this world" and zeal in opposition to "infidels". Gundulić's major works—the epic poem Osman, the pastoral play Dubravka, and the religious poem Tears of the Prodigal Son —are examples of Baroque stylistic richness and, frequently, rhetorical excess.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ivan Gundulić FAQ
- How many books has Ivan Gundulić written?
- Ivan Gundulić published 1 poetry collection and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ivan Gundulić's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Osman.
- What is Ivan Gundulić's most famous book?
- Osman is Ivan Gundulić's most widely read book.
- Does Ivan Gundulić write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ivan Gundulić has also published as Džívo Gundulić.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.