Portrait of Rosalía de Castro

Rosalía de Castro books in order

Galician poet and writer

Lived
1837–1885
Country
Spain
Books
3

Rosalía de Castro published 2 novels and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Cantares Gallegos (1863).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Rosalía de Castro

Standalone novels in order

  1. Cantares Gallegos (1863)

  2. En Las Orillas Del Sar (1884)

Poetry in order

  1. Follas Novas (1880)

About Rosalía de Castro

María Rosalía Rita de Castro, was a Galician poet and novelist, considered one of the most important figures of the 19th-century Spanish literature and modern lyricism. Widely regarded as the greatest Galician cultural icon, she was a leading figure in the emergence of the literary Galician language. Through her work, she projected multiple emotions, including the yearning for the celebration of Galician identity and culture, and female empowerment. She is credited with challenging the traditional female writer archetype.

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

Rosalía de Castro FAQ

How many books has Rosalía de Castro written?
Rosalía de Castro published 2 novels and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Rosalía de Castro's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cantares Gallegos.
What is Rosalía de Castro's last book?
En Las Orillas Del Sar (1884).
What is Rosalía de Castro's most famous book?
Cantares Gallegos (1863) is Rosalía de Castro's most widely read book.

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