Jorge Amado

AMADO, JORGE, 1912 to 2001

Jorge Amado books in order

Brazilian writer.

Books
4
Editions tracked
6
First editions
0
Nationality
Brazil
Born
Itabuna, 1912
Died
Salvador, 2001

Jorge Amado wrote 4 books we track between 1935 and 1969; in publication order they begin with Jubiabá (1935).

Life

About Jorge Amado

Writer

Known as
writer, journalist, poet, novelist
Movement
modernism, magic realism
Citizenship
Brazil

Background

Educated at
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law
Influenced by
Machado de Assis

Awards and honours

  • Camões Prize (1994)
  • Prix mondial Cino Del Duca (1990)
  • Lenin Peace Prize
  • International Stalin Prize for Peace
  • honorary doctor of the University of Brasília
  • honorary doctor of the University of Padua
  • Meritorious Citizen of the Freedom and Social Justice João Mangabeira (CBJM)
  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎

Notable works

From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Jorge Amado in 69 languages.

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Reading guide

Jorge Amado books in order

Books and editions

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What order should I read Jorge Amado's books in?

In publication order they begin with Jubiabá (1935), then Capitães Da Areia (1937) and Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon (1958). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Jorge Amado's first book?

The earliest book we list is Jubiabá, first published in 1935.

When was Jorge Amado born?

Jorge Amado was born in 1912 and died in 2001.

How many Jorge Amado books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by Jorge Amado across 6 editions.

What awards has Jorge Amado won?

Jorge Amado has won Camões Prize (1994), Prix mondial Cino Del Duca (1990), Lenin Peace Prize, International Stalin Prize for Peace, according to Wikidata.