Rubén Darío books in order
Nicaraguan poet, journalist and diplomat
- Lived
- 1867–1916
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Books
- 4
Rubén Darío published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Eleven Poems (1888).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Rubén Darío

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Eleven Poems
Rubén Darío's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Azul (1888)
Short story collections in order

Eleven Poems (1888)
Non-fiction in order

Los Raros (1896)
Poetry in order

Selected Poems of Rubén Darío (1965)
About Rubén Darío
Félix Rubén García Sarmiento, known as Rubén Darío, was a Nicaraguan poet who initiated the Spanish-language literary movement known as modernismo (modernism) that flourished at the end of the 19th century. Darío had a great and lasting influence on 20th-century Spanish-language literature and journalism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Rubén Darío FAQ
- How many books has Rubén Darío written?
- Rubén Darío published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rubén Darío's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Eleven Poems.
- What is Rubén Darío's last book?
- Los Raros (1896).
- What is Rubén Darío's most famous book?
- Eleven Poems (1888) is Rubén Darío's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.