Yiannis Ritsos books in order
Greek poet
- Lived
- 1909–1990
- Country
- Greece
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- Πέτρος Βελιώτης
Yiannis Ritsos published 5 poetry collections, beginning with Yannis Ritsos (1968). The best-known is Erotica (1982).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Yiannis Ritsos
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Erotica
Yiannis Ritsos's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Yannis Ritsos (1968)
The Fourth Dimension (1977)
Monochords (1980)
Erotica (1982)
Selected Poems (2013)
About Yiannis Ritsos
Yiannis Ritsos was a Greek poet and communist and an active member of the Greek Resistance during World War II. While he disliked being regarded as a political poet, he has been called "the great poet of the Greek left".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Yiannis Ritsos FAQ
- How many books has Yiannis Ritsos written?
- Yiannis Ritsos published 5 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Yiannis Ritsos's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Erotica.
- What is Yiannis Ritsos's last book?
- Erotica (1982).
- What is Yiannis Ritsos's most famous book?
- Erotica (1982) is Yiannis Ritsos's most widely read book.
- Does Yiannis Ritsos write under a pen name?
- Yes: Yiannis Ritsos has also published as Πέτρος Βελιώτης.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.