José Carlos Mariátegui books in order
Peruvian writer and academic
- Lived
- 1895–1930
- Country
- Peru
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Juan Croniqueur
José Carlos Mariátegui published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality (1928).
Updated September 2026
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Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality
José Carlos Mariátegui's most-read book.
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Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality (1928)
About José Carlos Mariátegui
José Carlos Mariátegui La Chira, sometimes referred to in Peru as El Amauta, was a Peruvian politician, and Marxist writer. A prolific author despite his early death, Mariátegui is considered one of the greatest scholars of Latin America. His Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality (1928), a synthesis of his thought, became a reference work for the intelligentsia of the continent.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
José Carlos Mariátegui FAQ
- How many books has José Carlos Mariátegui written?
- José Carlos Mariátegui published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read José Carlos Mariátegui's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality.
- What is José Carlos Mariátegui's last book?
- Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality (1928).
- What is José Carlos Mariátegui's most famous book?
- Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality (1928) is José Carlos Mariátegui's most widely read book.
- Does José Carlos Mariátegui write under a pen name?
- Yes: José Carlos Mariátegui has also published as Juan Croniqueur.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.