Torquato Tasso published 1 novel, 1 poetry collection and 1 play, beginning with The Jerusalem of Torquato Tasso (1581).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Torquato Tasso
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The Jerusalem of Torquato Tasso
Torquato Tasso's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Jerusalem of Torquato Tasso (1581)
Poetry in order
Jerusalem Delivered (1580)
Plays in order
Aminta (1580)
Film and TV adaptations
- Gerusalemme liberata (1957)Film · from Jerusalem Delivered
About Torquato Tasso
Torquato Tasso was an Italian poet of the 16th century, known for his 1581 poem Gerusalemme liberata, in which he depicts a highly imaginative version of the combats between Christians and Muslims at the end of the First Crusade, during the Siege of Jerusalem of 1099.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Torquato Tasso FAQ
- How many books has Torquato Tasso written?
- Torquato Tasso published 1 novel, 1 poetry collection and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Torquato Tasso's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Jerusalem of Torquato Tasso.
- What is Torquato Tasso's last book?
- The Jerusalem of Torquato Tasso (1581).
- What is Torquato Tasso's most famous book?
- The Jerusalem of Torquato Tasso (1581) is Torquato Tasso's most widely read book.
- Which Torquato Tasso books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Jerusalem Delivered (as Gerusalemme liberata, film, 1957).
- Can I read Torquato Tasso's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Torquato Tasso is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.