Jacinto Benavente published 3 plays and 2 other books, beginning with La Gobernadora (1901). The best-known is Los Intereses Creados (1916).
Updated September 2026
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Los Intereses Creados
Jacinto Benavente's most-read book.
Plays in order
La Gobernadora (1901)
La Malquerida (1913)
Los Intereses Creados (1916)
Other books in order
Plays (1921)
The Passion Flower
Film and TV adaptations
- The Unloved Woman (1940)Film · from La Malquerida
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About Jacinto Benavente
Jacinto Benavente y Martínez was one of the foremost Spanish dramatists of the 20th century. He was awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the happy manner in which he has continued the illustrious traditions of the Spanish drama".
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Jacinto Benavente FAQ
- How many books has Jacinto Benavente written?
- Jacinto Benavente published 3 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jacinto Benavente's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Los Intereses Creados.
- What is Jacinto Benavente's last book?
- Plays (1921).
- What is Jacinto Benavente's most famous book?
- Los Intereses Creados (1916) is Jacinto Benavente's most widely read book.
- Which Jacinto Benavente books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including La Malquerida (as The Unloved Woman, film, 1940).
- Can I read Jacinto Benavente's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Jacinto Benavente 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.