Portrait of Nicolás Guillén

Nicolás Guillén books in order

Cuban poet, journalist, political activist, and writer

Lived
1902–1989
Country
Cuba
Books
2

Nicolás Guillén published 2 poetry collections, beginning with Tengo (1964). The best-known is Nicolás Guillén (1987).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Nicolás Guillén

Poetry in order

  1. Tengo (1964)

    142 pages

  2. Nicolás Guillén (1987)

    438 pages

About Nicolás Guillén

Nicolás Cristóbal Guillén Batista was a Cuban poet, journalist and political activist. He is best remembered as the national poet of Cuba.

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

Nicolás Guillén FAQ

How many books has Nicolás Guillén written?
Nicolás Guillén published 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Nicolás Guillén's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Nicolás Guillén.
What is Nicolás Guillén's last book?
Nicolás Guillén (1987).
What is Nicolás Guillén's most famous book?
Nicolás Guillén (1987) is Nicolás Guillén's most widely read book.

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