How many books has Romano Guardini written?

Romano Guardini published 4 non-fiction books and 25 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Romano Guardini's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Humanity of Christ.

What is Romano Guardini's last book?

The End of the Modern World (1956).

What is Romano Guardini's most famous book?

The Humanity of Christ (1964) is Romano Guardini's most widely read book.

Romano Guardini books in order

German Catholic philosopher

Lived: 1885–1968
Country: Germany
Books: 29

Romano Guardini published 4 non-fiction books and 25 other books, beginning with The Church and the Catholic (1922). The best-known is The Humanity of Christ (1964).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Romano Guardini

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The Humanity of Christ
Romano Guardini's most-read book.

Non-fiction in order

The Lord (1937)
535 pages
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Freedom, Grace, and Destiny (1948)
251 pages
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The End of the Modern World (1956)
133 pages
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The Essential Guardini (1997)
184 pages
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Other books in order

The Church and the Catholic (1922)
165 pages
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Sacred Signs (1927)
90 pages
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The Church and the Catholic, and the Spirit of the Liturgy (1935)
210 pages
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Prayer in Practice (1948)
228 pages
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The Faith and Modern Man (1952)
185 pages
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The Last Things (1954)
118 pages
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The Last Things: Concerning Death, Purification After Death, Resurrection, Judgment, and Eternity (1954)
118 pages
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The Rosary of Our Lady (1955)
149 pages
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Meditations Before Mass (1956)
203 pages
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The Living God (1957)
112 pages
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The Lord's Prayer (1958)
115 pages
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Prayers from Theology (1959)
61 pages
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The Conversion of Augustine (1960)
258 pages
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Rilke's Duino Elegies (1961)
306 pages
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The Life of Faith (1961)
131 pages
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The Death of Socrates (1962)
177 pages
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The Humanity of Christ (1964)
146 pages
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The Saints in Daily Christian Life (1966)
110 pages
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The Church of the Lord (1967)
114 pages
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The Virtues; on Forms of Moral Life (1967)
163 pages
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The Wisdom of the Psalms (1968)
168 pages
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The Art of Praying (1994)
184 pages
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Eternal Life (1998)
138 pages
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Learning the Virtues That Lead You to God (1998)
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Living the Drama of Faith (1998)
142 pages
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About Romano Guardini

Romano Guardini was an Italian, naturalized German Catholic priest, philosopher and theologian.

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

Romano Guardini FAQ

How many books has Romano Guardini written?: Romano Guardini published 4 non-fiction books and 25 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Romano Guardini's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Humanity of Christ.
What is Romano Guardini's last book?: The End of the Modern World (1956).
What is Romano Guardini's most famous book?: The Humanity of Christ (1964) is Romano Guardini's most widely read book.

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