Quintilian books in order
1st century Hispanic-born Roman educator and rhetorician
- Lived
- 35–96
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Quintilian published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Institutio Oratoria.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Quintilian
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Institutio Oratoria
Quintilian's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Institutio Oratoria (1533)
About Quintilian
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus was a Roman educator and rhetorician born in Hispania, widely referred to in medieval schools of rhetoric and in Renaissance writing. In English translation, he is usually referred to as Quintilian, although the alternate spellings of Quintillian and Quinctilian are occasionally seen, the latter in older texts.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Quintilian FAQ
- How many books has Quintilian written?
- Quintilian published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Quintilian's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Institutio Oratoria.
- What is Quintilian's most famous book?
- Institutio Oratoria is Quintilian's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.