Pope Pius II books in order
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1458 to 1464
- Lived
- 1405–1464
- Country
- Holy Roman Empire
- Books
- 2
Pope Pius II published 1 novella and 1 play. The best-known is The Tale of Two Lovers.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Pope Pius II
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The Tale of Two Lovers
Pope Pius II's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The Tale of Two Lovers (1929)
Plays in order
Chrysis (1500)
About Pope Pius II
Pope Pius II, born Enea Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 August 1458 to his death in 1464.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pope Pius II FAQ
- How many books has Pope Pius II written?
- Pope Pius II published 1 novella and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pope Pius II's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Tale of Two Lovers.
- What is Pope Pius II's most famous book?
- The Tale of Two Lovers is Pope Pius II's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.