Portrait of Salvatore Quasimodo

Salvatore Quasimodo books in order

Italian writer

Lived
1901–1968
Country
Italy
Books
3

Salvatore Quasimodo published 3 novels, beginning with Complete Poems (1960).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Salvatore Quasimodo

Salvatore Quasimodo books in order of publication

  1. Complete Poems (1960)

    349 pages

  2. Salvatore Quasimodo (1960)

    338 pages

  3. Selected Writings (1960)

    269 pages

About Salvatore Quasimodo

Salvatore Quasimodo was an Italian poet and translator, awarded the 1959 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his lyrical poetry, which with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our own times". Along with Giuseppe Ungaretti and Eugenio Montale, he was one of the foremost Italian poets of the 20th century.

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

Salvatore Quasimodo FAQ

How many books has Salvatore Quasimodo written?
Salvatore Quasimodo published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Salvatore Quasimodo's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Complete Poems.
What is Salvatore Quasimodo's last book?
Selected Writings (1960).
What is Salvatore Quasimodo's most famous book?
Complete Poems (1960) is Salvatore Quasimodo's most widely read book.

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