Jorge Semprún books in order
Spanish-French writer
- Lived
- 1923–2011
- Country
- France
- Books
- 6
- Also writes as
- Federico Sánchez
Jorge Semprún published 4 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Long Voyage (1963).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jorge Semprún
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The Long Voyage
Jorge Semprún's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Long Voyage (1963)
Stavisky (1975)
What a Beautiful Sunday! (1982)
The Second Death of Ramón Mercader (1984)
Non-fiction in order
The Autobiography of Federico Sanchez and the Communist Underground in Spain (1979)
Literature or Life (1997)
About Jorge Semprún
Jorge Semprún Maura was a Spanish writer and politician who lived in France most of his life and wrote primarily in French. From 1953 to 1962, during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco, Semprún lived clandestinely in Spain working as an organizer for the exiled Communist Party of Spain, but was expelled from the party in 1964. After the death of Franco and the change to a democratic government, he served as Minister of Culture in Spain's socialist government from 1988 to 1991.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jorge Semprún FAQ
- How many books has Jorge Semprún written?
- Jorge Semprún published 4 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jorge Semprún's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Long Voyage.
- What is Jorge Semprún's last book?
- Literature or Life (1997).
- What is Jorge Semprún's most famous book?
- The Long Voyage (1963) is Jorge Semprún's most widely read book.
- Does Jorge Semprún write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jorge Semprún has also published as Federico Sánchez.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.