Mario Benedetti books in order
Uruguayan journalist, novelist, and poet
- Lived
- 1920–2009
- Country
- Uruguay
- Books
- 7
- Also writes as
- Damocles, Zampano, Orlando Fino
Mario Benedetti published 4 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Truce (1961).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mario Benedetti
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The Truce
Mario Benedetti's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Truce (1961)
Primavera Con Una Esquina Rota (1982)
Antologia Poetica (2000)
Springtime in a Broken Mirror (2018)
Novellas in order
Quién De Nosotros (1967)
Short story collections in order
Cuentos Completos (1970)
Other books in order
La Tregua (2011)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Truce (1974)Film · from The Truce
About Mario Benedetti
Mario Benedetti Farrugia, was a Uruguayan journalist, novelist, and poet and an integral member of the Generación del 45. Despite publishing more than 80 books and being published in twenty languages, he was not well known in the English-speaking world. In the Spanish-speaking world, he is considered one of Latin America's most important writers of the latter half of the 20th century.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mario Benedetti FAQ
- How many books has Mario Benedetti written?
- Mario Benedetti published 4 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mario Benedetti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Truce.
- What is Mario Benedetti's last book?
- Antologia Poetica (2000).
- What is Mario Benedetti's most famous book?
- The Truce (1961) is Mario Benedetti's most widely read book.
- Does Mario Benedetti write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mario Benedetti has also published as Damocles, Zampano and Orlando Fino.
- Which Mario Benedetti books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Truce (film, 1974).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.