Rafael Alberti published 2 non-fiction books, 5 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Sobre Los Ángeles (1929).
Updated September 2026
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Sobre Los Ángeles
Rafael Alberti's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Rafael Alberti (1966)
The Lost Grove (1976)
Poetry in order
Sobre Los Ángeles (1929)
Poesia (1940)
Selected Poems (1944)
A La Pintura (1948)
To Painting (1997)
Other books in order
The Owl's Insomnia (1973)
El Adefesio (1976)
About Rafael Alberti
Rafael Alberti Merello was a Spanish poet, a member of the Generation of '27. He is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the so-called Silver Age of Spanish Literature, and he won numerous prizes and awards. He died aged 96.
After the Spanish Civil War, he went into exile because of his Marxist beliefs. On his return to Spain after the death of Franco, Alberti was named Hijo Predilecto de Andalucía in 1983, and Doctor Honoris Causa by the Universidad de Cádiz in 1985.
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Rafael Alberti FAQ
- How many books has Rafael Alberti written?
- Rafael Alberti published 2 non-fiction books, 5 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rafael Alberti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sobre Los Ángeles.
- What is Rafael Alberti's last book?
- The Lost Grove (1976).
- What is Rafael Alberti's most famous book?
- Sobre Los Ángeles (1929) is Rafael Alberti's most widely read book.
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