Juan Rulfo books in order
Mexican writer
- Lived
- 1917–1986
- Country
- Mexico
- Books
- 3
Juan Rulfo published 1 novel, 1 novella and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Burning Plain and Other Stories (1953). The best-known is Pedro Páramo Paternina (1955).
Updated September 2026
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Pedro Páramo Paternina
Juan Rulfo's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Golden Cockerel & Other Writings (2017)
Novellas in order
Pedro Páramo Paternina (1955)
Short story collections in order
The Burning Plain and Other Stories (Sep 1953)
Film and TV adaptations
- Pedro Páramo (1967)Film · from Pedro Páramo Paternina
- Pedro Páramo (2024)Film · from Pedro Páramo Paternina
About Juan Rulfo
Juan Nepomuceno Carlos Pérez Rulfo Vizcaíno, best known as Juan Rulfo, was a Mexican writer, screenwriter, and photographer. He is best known for two literary works, the 1955 novel Pedro Páramo, and the collection of short stories El Llano en llamas. In spite of Rulfo's slim literary production, he is considered one of the greatest Mexican and Latin American writers of the twentieth century who has influenced many subsequent writers including the Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Juan Rulfo FAQ
- How many books has Juan Rulfo written?
- Juan Rulfo published 1 novel, 1 novella and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Juan Rulfo's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pedro Páramo Paternina.
- What is Juan Rulfo's last book?
- Pedro Páramo Paternina (1955).
- What is Juan Rulfo's most famous book?
- Pedro Páramo Paternina (1955) is Juan Rulfo's most widely read book.
- Which Juan Rulfo books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Pedro Páramo Paternina (as Pedro Páramo, film, 1967).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.