Juan Gelman books in order
Argentine poet
- Lived
- 1930–2014
- Country
- Bolivia
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- José Galván, Ando Yamanokuchi, Dom Pero, John Wendell
Juan Gelman published 1 poetry collection, beginning with Unthinkable Tenderness (1997).
Updated September 2026
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Unthinkable Tenderness
Juan Gelman's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Unthinkable Tenderness (1997)
About Juan Gelman
Juan Gelman was an Argentine poet. He published more than twenty books of poetry between 1956 and his death in early 2014. He was a naturalized citizen of Mexico, where he arrived as a political exile of the Process, the military junta that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Juan Gelman FAQ
- How many books has Juan Gelman written?
- Juan Gelman published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Juan Gelman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Unthinkable Tenderness.
- What is Juan Gelman's last book?
- Unthinkable Tenderness (1997).
- What is Juan Gelman's most famous book?
- Unthinkable Tenderness (1997) is Juan Gelman's most widely read book.
- Does Juan Gelman write under a pen name?
- Yes: Juan Gelman has also published as José Galván, Ando Yamanokuchi, Dom Pero and John Wendell.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.