Mario Soldati books in order
Italian film director and writer
- Lived
- 1906–1999
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 6
- Also writes as
- Franco Pallavena, Franco Pallavera
Mario Soldati published 6 novels, beginning with Letters from Capri (1954). The best-known is The Malacca Cane (1973).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mario Soldati
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The Malacca Cane
Mario Soldati's most-read book.
Mario Soldati books in order of publication
Letters from Capri (1954)
The Capri Letters (1954)
The Confession (1958)
L'attore (1970)
The Malacca Cane (1973)
The Emerald (1977)
About Mario Soldati
Mario Soldati was an Italian writer and film director. In 1954, he won the Strega Prize for Lettere da Capri. He directed several works adapted from novels, and worked with leading Italian actresses, such as Alida Valli, Sophia Loren and Gina Lollobrigida.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mario Soldati FAQ
- How many books has Mario Soldati written?
- Mario Soldati published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mario Soldati's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Malacca Cane.
- What is Mario Soldati's last book?
- The Emerald (1977).
- What is Mario Soldati's most famous book?
- The Malacca Cane (1973) is Mario Soldati's most widely read book.
- Does Mario Soldati write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mario Soldati has also published as Franco Pallavena and Franco Pallavera.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.