Totò published 1 novel, beginning with 'A Livella (1964).
Updated September 2026
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'A Livella
Totò's most-read book.
Totò books in order of publication
'A Livella (1964)
About Totò
Antonio Griffo Focas Flavio Angelo Ducas Comneno Porfirogenito Gagliardi De Curtis di Bisanzio, best known by his stage name Totò, or simply as Antonio de Curtis, and nicknamed il principe della risata, was an Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter, dramatist, poet, singer and lyricist. He is commonly referred to as one of the most popular Italian performers of all time. While best known for his funny and sometimes cynical comic characters in theatre and then many successful comedy films made from the 1940s to the 1960s, he also worked with many iconic Italian film directors in dramatic roles.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Totò FAQ
- How many books has Totò written?
- Totò published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Totò's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with 'A Livella.
- What is Totò's last book?
- 'A Livella (1964).
- What is Totò's most famous book?
- 'A Livella (1964) is Totò's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.