Vincenzo Monti books in order
Italian writer
- Lived
- 1754–1828
- Books
- 1
Vincenzo Monti published 1 poetry collection, beginning with Il Prometeo (1797).
Updated September 2026
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Il Prometeo
Vincenzo Monti's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Il Prometeo (1797)
About Vincenzo Monti
Vincenzo Monti was an Italian poet, playwright, translator, and scholar, the greatest interpreter of Italian Neoclassicism in all of its various phases. His verse translation of the Iliad is considered one of the greatest of them all, with its iconic opening becoming an extremely recognizable phrase among Italians.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vincenzo Monti FAQ
- How many books has Vincenzo Monti written?
- Vincenzo Monti published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vincenzo Monti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Il Prometeo.
- What is Vincenzo Monti's last book?
- Il Prometeo (1797).
- What is Vincenzo Monti's most famous book?
- Il Prometeo (1797) is Vincenzo Monti's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.