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Portrait of Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes books in order

Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright

Lived
1547–1616
Country
Crown of Castile
Books
10

Miguel de Cervantes published 3 novels, 3 novellas, 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with La Galatea (1585). The best-known is Don Quixote (1605).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Miguel de Cervantes

Standalone novels in order

  1. La Galatea (1585)

    368 pages

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  2. Don Quixote (1605)

    519 pages★ 3.9 (58 ratings)Adapted for film

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  3. Los Trabajos De Persiles Y Sigismunda (1617)

    394 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Exemplary Novels (1613)

    320 pages

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  2. La Gitanilla (1613)

    112 pagesAdapted for film

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  3. Rinconete Y Cortadillo (1917)

    98 pages

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Plays in order

  1. The Siege of Numantia (1585)

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  2. El Juez De Los Divorcios (1615)

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  3. La Cueva De Salamanca (The Cave of Salamanca) (1615)

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Other books in order

  1. Don Quijote De La Mancha

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About Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his two-part novel Don Quixote, a work considered to be the first modern novel. Don Quixote has been labelled by many well-known authors as the "best book of all time" and the "best and most central work in world literature".

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

Miguel de Cervantes FAQ

How many books has Miguel de Cervantes written?
Miguel de Cervantes published 3 novels, 3 novellas, 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Miguel de Cervantes's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Don Quixote.
What is Miguel de Cervantes's last book?
Los Trabajos De Persiles Y Sigismunda (1617).
What is Miguel de Cervantes's most famous book?
Don Quixote (1605) is Miguel de Cervantes's most widely read book.
Which Miguel de Cervantes books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Don Quixote (film, 1957) and La Gitanilla (film, 1940).
Can I read Miguel de Cervantes's books for free?
Yes. 38 books by Miguel de Cervantes 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.