Portrait of Miguel de Unamuno

Miguel de Unamuno books in order

Spanish poet

Lived
1864–1936
Country
Spain
Books
14
Also writes as
Exóristo

Miguel de Unamuno published 4 novels, 1 novella, 6 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with Del Sentimiento Trágico De La Vida (1912). The best-known is San Manuel Bueno, Mártir (1931).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Miguel de Unamuno

Standalone novels in order

  1. Mist (1914)

  2. Abel Sánchez (1917)

    152 pages

  3. Tres Novelas Ejemplares Y Un Prólogo (1920)

    161 pages

  4. Fog (1926)

    231 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)

Novellas in order

  1. San Manuel Bueno, Mártir (1931)

    84 pages★ 4.1 (15 ratings)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Mi Pais (1903)

    148 pages

  2. Contra Esto Y Aquello (1912)

    149 pages

  3. Del Sentimiento Trágico De La Vida (1912)

    304 pages★ 4.3 (10 ratings)

  4. En Torno Al Casticismo (1923)

    161 pages

  5. San Manuel Bueno, Mártir, Y Tres Historias Más (1933)

    168 pages

  6. Essays of the Masters (1956)

    455 pages

Poetry in order

  1. The Christ of Velazquez (1920)

    145 pages

Other books in order

  1. Essays and Soliloquies (1924)

    168 pages

  2. The Agony of Christianity (1925)

    159 pages

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About Miguel de Unamuno

Miguel de Unamuno y Jugo was a Spanish essayist, novelist, poet, playwright, philosopher and academic. His major philosophical essay was Tragic Sense of Life (1913), and his most famous novels were Abel Sánchez: The History of a Passion (1917), a modern exploration of the Cain and Abel story, and Mist (1914), which The Literary Encyclopedia calls "the most acclaimed Spanish Modernist novel".

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

Miguel de Unamuno FAQ

How many books has Miguel de Unamuno written?
Miguel de Unamuno published 4 novels, 1 novella, 6 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Miguel de Unamuno's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with San Manuel Bueno, Mártir.
What is Miguel de Unamuno's last book?
San Manuel Bueno, Mártir, Y Tres Historias Más (1933).
What is Miguel de Unamuno's most famous book?
San Manuel Bueno, Mártir (1931) is Miguel de Unamuno's most widely read book.
Does Miguel de Unamuno write under a pen name?
Yes: Miguel de Unamuno has also published as Exóristo.
Can I read Miguel de Unamuno's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Miguel de Unamuno 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.