Miguel Ángel Asturias books in order
Guatemalan writer and diplomat
- Lived
- 1899–1974
- Country
- Guatemala
- Books
- 9
Miguel Ángel Asturias published 8 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Leyendas De Guatemala (1930). The best-known is Strong Wind (1967).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Miguel Ángel Asturias
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Strong Wind
Miguel Ángel Asturias's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Leyendas De Guatemala (1930)
Men of Maize (1949)
The Green Pope (1954)
Week-end En Guatemala (1956)
Mulata (1967)
Strong Wind (1967)
Torotumbo (1971)
The Eyes of the Interred (1973)
Other books in order
The Mirror of Lida Sal (1997)
About Miguel Ángel Asturias
Miguel Ángel Asturias Rosales was a Guatemalan poet-diplomat, novelist, playwright and journalist. Winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1967, his work helped bring attention to the importance of indigenous cultures, especially those of his native Guatemala.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Miguel Ángel Asturias FAQ
- How many books has Miguel Ángel Asturias written?
- Miguel Ángel Asturias published 8 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Miguel Ángel Asturias's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Strong Wind.
- What is Miguel Ángel Asturias's last book?
- The Eyes of the Interred (1973).
- What is Miguel Ángel Asturias's most famous book?
- Strong Wind (1967) is Miguel Ángel Asturias's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.