Portrait of Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano

Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano books in order

Spanish writer and diplomat

Lived
1824–1905
Country
Spain
Books
5

Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano published 4 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Pepita Jiménez (1874).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano

Standalone novels in order

  1. Pepita Jiménez (1874)

    229 pagesAdapted for film

  2. Cuentos Y Diálogos (1882)

    218 pages

  3. Illusions of Doctor Faustino Illusions of Doctor Faustino (1882)

    335 pages

  4. Commander Mendoza (1905)

    270 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Ecos Argentinos (1901)

    390 pages

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About Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano

Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano was a Spanish realist author, diplomat, and politician.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano FAQ

How many books has Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano written?
Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano published 4 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pepita Jiménez.
What is Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano's last book?
Commander Mendoza (1905).
What is Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano's most famous book?
Pepita Jiménez (1874) is Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano's most widely read book.
Which Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Pepita Jiménez (as Bride to Be, film, 1975).
Can I read Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.