Juan Ruiz de Alarcón books in order
Spanish writer, from New Spain
- Lived
- 1581–1639
- Country
- New Spain
- Books
- 2
Juan Ruiz de Alarcón published 2 plays, beginning with La Verdad Sospechosa (1620).
Updated September 2026
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La Verdad Sospechosa
Juan Ruiz de Alarcón's most-read book.
Plays in order
La Verdad Sospechosa (1620)
The Walls Have Ears (1998)
About Juan Ruiz de Alarcón
Juan Ruiz de Alarcón was a New Spanish writer of the Golden Age who cultivated different variants of dramaturgy. His works include the comedy La verdad sospechosa, which is considered a masterpiece of Latin American Baroque theater.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Juan Ruiz de Alarcón FAQ
- How many books has Juan Ruiz de Alarcón written?
- Juan Ruiz de Alarcón published 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Juan Ruiz de Alarcón's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Verdad Sospechosa.
- What is Juan Ruiz de Alarcón's last book?
- La Verdad Sospechosa (1620).
- What is Juan Ruiz de Alarcón's most famous book?
- La Verdad Sospechosa (1620) is Juan Ruiz de Alarcón's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.