Laura Mancinelli books in order
Italian germanist, medievalist, translator and writer
- Lived
- 1933–2016
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 13
Laura Mancinelli published 12 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Nibelungenlied. Problems and Values (1969). The best-known is The Twelve Abbots of Challant (1981).
Updated September 2026
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The Twelve Abbots of Challant
Laura Mancinelli's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Nibelungenlied. Problems and Values (1969)
The Twelve Abbots of Challant (1981)
Mozart's Ghost (1986)
The Miracle of Saint Odilia (1989)
Amadé (1990)
Night with Mozart (1991)
From Charlemagne to Luther. Medieval German Literature (1996)
Raskolnikov (1996)
The Mystery of the Wheelchair (1997)
Alleged Killer (1998)
The Barefoot Prince (1999)
The «Mr. Zero» and the Medieval Manuscript (2006)
Novellas in order
The Emperor's Eyes (1993)
About Laura Mancinelli
Laura Mancinelli was an Italian writer, Germanist, medievalist and university professor.
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Laura Mancinelli FAQ
- How many books has Laura Mancinelli written?
- Laura Mancinelli published 12 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Laura Mancinelli's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Twelve Abbots of Challant.
- What is Laura Mancinelli's last book?
- The «Mr. Zero» and the Medieval Manuscript (2006).
- What is Laura Mancinelli's most famous book?
- The Twelve Abbots of Challant (1981) is Laura Mancinelli's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.