José Lezama Lima books in order
Cuban writer, poet
- Lived
- 1910–1976
- Country
- Cuba
- Books
- 1
José Lezama Lima published 1 novel, beginning with Paradiso (1966).
Updated September 2026
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Paradiso
José Lezama Lima's most-read book.
José Lezama Lima books in order of publication
Paradiso (1966)
About José Lezama Lima
José María Andrés Fernando Lezama Lima was a Cuban writer, poet and essayist. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Cuban and Latin American literature. His novel Paradiso is one of the most important works in Spanish and one of the best novels of the 20th Century according to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
José Lezama Lima FAQ
- How many books has José Lezama Lima written?
- José Lezama Lima published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read José Lezama Lima's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Paradiso.
- What is José Lezama Lima's last book?
- Paradiso (1966).
- What is José Lezama Lima's most famous book?
- Paradiso (1966) is José Lezama Lima's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.