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Italian journalist and writer, editor

Lived
1856–1927
Country
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Books
6
Also writes as
Chiquita, Gibus, Angelo Cabruna, Ciquita

Matilde Serao published 5 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Il Ventre Di Napoli (1884). The best-known is The Conquest of Rome (1902).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Matilde Serao

Standalone novels in order

  1. Il Ventre Di Napoli (1884)

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  2. The Land of Cockayne (1901)

    369 pages

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  3. The Conquest of Rome (1902)

    311 pages

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  4. Temi Il Leone (1916)

    611 pages

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  5. The Desire of Life (1916)

    387 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. In the Country of Jesus (1897)

    293 pages

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About Matilde Serao

Matilde Serao was an Italian journalist, novelist, publisher and newspaper editor. She was the first woman appointed to edit an Italian newspaper, Il Corriere di Roma and later Il Giorno. Serao was also the co-founder and editor of the Naples-based newspaper Il Mattino, and the author of several novels. She never won the Nobel Prize in Literature despite being nominated on six occasions.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Matilde Serao FAQ

How many books has Matilde Serao written?
Matilde Serao published 5 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Matilde Serao's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Conquest of Rome.
What is Matilde Serao's last book?
The Desire of Life (1916).
What is Matilde Serao's most famous book?
The Conquest of Rome (1902) is Matilde Serao's most widely read book.
Does Matilde Serao write under a pen name?
Yes: Matilde Serao has also published as Chiquita, Gibus, Angelo Cabruna and Ciquita.
Can I read Matilde Serao's books for free?
Yes. 7 books by Matilde Serao are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.