Dante Alighieri Reading Order
5 series · 13 books · Born 1265
Dante Alighieri was a renowned Italian poet whose work spanned from the Middle Ages to the modern era, leaving a lasting impact on literature with his rich and evocative style. He authored a diverse collection of 13 books across five series, including poetry, anthologies, and notable works like La Divina Commedia. Active from 1292 to 2018, his writings continue to captivate readers around the world.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1996–2018)
Start with Classic Sea Stories and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete2 books (1292–1307)
Start with Vita Nuova and read in order.
La Divina Commedia Series
Complete3 books (1320–1320)
Start with Inferno and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1305–1313)
Start with De Vulgari Eloquentia: Dante's Book of Exile and read in order.
Poetry Series
Complete4 books (1320–1719)
Start with Circles of Hell, the first of 4 books in the Poetry series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dante Alighieri written?
- Dante Alighieri has written 13 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1292 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Dante Alighieri series?
- Here are the first books in Dante Alighieri's series: Anthologies: Classic Sea Stories; Collections: Vita Nuova; La Divina Commedia: Inferno; Non-Fiction: De Vulgari Eloquentia: Dante's Book of Exile; Poetry: Circles of Hell.
- What order should I read Dante Alighieri's books?
- We recommend reading Dante Alighieri's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dante Alighieri's series complete?
- Dante Alighieri has 5 completed series.