
Miguel Torga books in order
Portuguese writer
- Lived
- 1907–1995
- Country
- Portugal
- Books
- 4
Miguel Torga published 2 novels and 2 short story collections, beginning with Farrusco the Blackbird, and Other Stories from the Portuguese (1950).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Miguel Torga

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Farrusco the Blackbird, and Other Stories from the Portuguese
Miguel Torga's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Contos Da Montanha (1991)

The Creation of the World (1996)
Short story collections in order

Farrusco the Blackbird, and Other Stories from the Portuguese (1950)

Tales from the Mountain (1991)
About Miguel Torga
Miguel Torga, pseudonym of Adolfo Correia da Rocha, is considered one of the greatest Portuguese writers of the 20th century. He wrote poetry, short stories, a genre in which he is accounted a master, theater and a 16 volume diary, written from 1932 to 1993.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Miguel Torga FAQ
- How many books has Miguel Torga written?
- Miguel Torga published 2 novels and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Miguel Torga's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Farrusco the Blackbird, and Other Stories from the Portuguese.
- What is Miguel Torga's last book?
- The Creation of the World (1996).
- What is Miguel Torga's most famous book?
- Farrusco the Blackbird, and Other Stories from the Portuguese (1950) is Miguel Torga's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.