Leopoldo Alas books in order
Spanish author
- Lived
- 1852–1901
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Clarín
Leopoldo Alas published 2 novels, beginning with La Regenta (1884).
Updated September 2026
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La Regenta
Leopoldo Alas's most-read book.
Leopoldo Alas books in order of publication
La Regenta (1884)
¡Adiós, Cordera! (1892)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Regent's Wife (1974)Film · from La Regenta
About Leopoldo Alas
Leopoldo Enrique García-Alas y Ureña, also known as Clarín, was a Spanish realist novelist and journalist born in Zamora. His inflammatory articles, known as paliques (“chitchat”), as well as his advocacy of liberalism and anti-clericalism, made him a formidable and controversial critical voice. He died in Oviedo.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leopoldo Alas FAQ
- How many books has Leopoldo Alas written?
- Leopoldo Alas published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leopoldo Alas's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Regenta.
- What is Leopoldo Alas's last book?
- ¡Adiós, Cordera! (1892).
- What is Leopoldo Alas's most famous book?
- La Regenta (1884) is Leopoldo Alas's most widely read book.
- Does Leopoldo Alas write under a pen name?
- Yes: Leopoldo Alas has also published as Clarín.
- Which Leopoldo Alas books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including La Regenta (as The Regent's Wife, film, 1974).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.