Tirso de Molina published 1 novel and 3 plays, beginning with El Vergonzoso En Palacio (1624). The best-known is The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest (1630).
Updated September 2026
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The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest
Tirso de Molina's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Cigarrales De Toledo (1631)
Plays in order
El Vergonzoso En Palacio (1624)
The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest (1630)
Prudence in Woman (1634)
About Tirso de Molina
Gabriel Téllez, O. de M., also known as Tirso de Molina, was a Spanish Baroque dramatist and poet, as well as a Mercedarian friar, and Catholic priest. He is primarily known for writing The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest, the play from which the character Don Juan originates. His work also includes female protagonists and the exploration of sexual issues.
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Tirso de Molina FAQ
- How many books has Tirso de Molina written?
- Tirso de Molina published 1 novel and 3 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tirso de Molina's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest.
- What is Tirso de Molina's last book?
- Cigarrales De Toledo (1631).
- What is Tirso de Molina's most famous book?
- The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest (1630) is Tirso de Molina's most widely read book.
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