Leonora Carrington books in order
British-born Mexican artist, painter and novelist
- Lived
- 1917–2011
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 9
- Also writes as
- Leduc, Mrs. Renato, Weisz, Mrs. Emerico
Leonora Carrington published 1 novel, 2 novellas, 4 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book, beginning with The Hearing Trumpet (1974).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Leonora Carrington
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The Hearing Trumpet
Leonora Carrington's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Hearing Trumpet (1974)
Novellas in order
Down Below (1943)
The Stone Door (1977)
Short story collections in order
The Oval Lady, Other Stories (1975)
The House of Fear (1988)
The Seventh Horse, and Other Tales (1988)
Complete Stories of Leonora Carrington (2017)
Non-fiction in order
Leonora Carrington (1974)
Children's books in order
Milk of Dreams (2017)
About Leonora Carrington
Mary Leonora Carrington was a British and Mexican surrealist painter and novelist. She lived most of her adult life in Mexico City and was one of the last surviving participants in the Surrealist movement of the 1930s. Carrington was also a founding member of the women's liberation movement in Mexico during the 1970s.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leonora Carrington FAQ
- How many books has Leonora Carrington written?
- Leonora Carrington published 1 novel, 2 novellas, 4 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leonora Carrington's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Hearing Trumpet.
- What is Leonora Carrington's last book?
- The Seventh Horse, and Other Tales (1988).
- What is Leonora Carrington's most famous book?
- The Hearing Trumpet (1974) is Leonora Carrington's most widely read book.
- Does Leonora Carrington write under a pen name?
- Yes: Leonora Carrington has also published as Leduc, Mrs. Renato and Weisz, Mrs. Emerico.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.