Lorenzo Da Ponte books in order
Italian opera librettist, poet and Roman Catholic priest
- Lived
- 1749–1838
- Country
- Republic of Venice
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Lesbonico Pegasio
Lorenzo Da Ponte published 1 book, beginning with Don Juan (1801).
Updated September 2026
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Don Juan
Lorenzo Da Ponte's most-read book.
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Don Juan (1801)
About Lorenzo Da Ponte
Lorenzo Da Ponte was an Italian and American librettist, poet and Roman Catholic priest. He wrote the libretti for 28 operas by 11 composers, including three of Mozart's most celebrated operas: The Marriage of Figaro (1786), Don Giovanni (1787), and Così fan tutte (1790).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lorenzo Da Ponte FAQ
- How many books has Lorenzo Da Ponte written?
- Lorenzo Da Ponte published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lorenzo Da Ponte's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Don Juan.
- What is Lorenzo Da Ponte's last book?
- Don Juan (1801).
- What is Lorenzo Da Ponte's most famous book?
- Don Juan (1801) is Lorenzo Da Ponte's most widely read book.
- Does Lorenzo Da Ponte write under a pen name?
- Yes: Lorenzo Da Ponte has also published as Lesbonico Pegasio.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.