João Guimarães Rosa books in order
Brazilian novelist
- Lived
- 1908–1967
- Country
- Brazil
- Books
- 3
João Guimarães Rosa published 1 novel and 2 short story collections, beginning with The Devil to Pay in the Backlands (1956). The best-known is Sagarana (1966).
Updated September 2026
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Sagarana
João Guimarães Rosa's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Devil to Pay in the Backlands (1956)
Short story collections in order
Sagarana (1966)
The Third Bank of the River (1968)
About João Guimarães Rosa
João Guimarães Rosa was a Brazilian novelist, short story writer, poet and diplomat.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
João Guimarães Rosa FAQ
- How many books has João Guimarães Rosa written?
- João Guimarães Rosa published 1 novel and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read João Guimarães Rosa's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sagarana.
- What is João Guimarães Rosa's last book?
- The Third Bank of the River (1968).
- What is João Guimarães Rosa's most famous book?
- Sagarana (1966) is João Guimarães Rosa's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.