Rómulo Gallegos books in order
Venezuelan politician and writer
- Lived
- 1884–1969
- Country
- Venezuela
- Books
- 4
Rómulo Gallegos published 3 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Santa Bárbara (1929). The best-known is Pobre Negro (1958).
Updated September 2026
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Pobre Negro
Rómulo Gallegos's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Santa Bárbara (Feb 1929)
Canaima (1935)
Pobre Negro (1958)
Other books in order
Dona Barbara (English Translation) (1990)
Film and TV adaptations
- Doña Bárbara (1943)Film · from Santa Bárbara
- Doña Bárbara (1998)Film · from Santa Bárbara
- Doña BárbaraTV · from Santa Bárbara
- Canaima (1945)Film · from Canaima
About Rómulo Gallegos
Rómulo Ángel del Monte Carmelo Gallegos Freire was a Venezuelan novelist and politician. In 1948, he became the first freely elected president in Venezuela's history. He was removed from power after only nine months by a military coup.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Rómulo Gallegos FAQ
- How many books has Rómulo Gallegos written?
- Rómulo Gallegos published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rómulo Gallegos's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pobre Negro.
- What is Rómulo Gallegos's last book?
- Pobre Negro (1958).
- What is Rómulo Gallegos's most famous book?
- Pobre Negro (1958) is Rómulo Gallegos's most widely read book.
- Which Rómulo Gallegos books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Santa Bárbara (as Doña Bárbara, film, 1943) and Canaima (film, 1945).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.