The Greatest Argentine Literature
This selection of Argentine (or Argentinian) literature encompasses all literary forms, genres and periods. It includes works acclaimed by readers, writers, critics and scholars in Argentina and around the world.
The Greatest Argentine Literature list focuses on the country's major creative works—such as novels, novellas, plays, long poetry and collections.
You may also be interested in The Greatest Latin American Literature or The Greatest Spanish Literature.
The list is continually updated as new works are discovered and appreciation of older works evolves. Please note the revision date when citing the list.
Latest update: October 4, 2025
The 22 greatest works of Argentine literature
1872–1879
Martín Fierro
by José Hernández, Argentina
Epic poem, orginally El Gaucho Martín Fierro
1895
Santa Evita
by Tomás Eloy Martínez, Argentina
Novel
1926
Don Segundo Sombra
by Ricardo Güiraldes, Argentina
Novel
1929
Seven Madmen
by Roberto Arlt, Argentina
Novel, orginally Los siete locos
1931
The Flame-Throwers
by Roberto Arlt, Argentina
Novel, orginally Los lanzallamas
1940
The Invention of Morel
by Adolfo Bioy Casares, Argentina
Novel
1941–1956
Fictions
by Jorge Luis Borges, Argentina
Story collection, orginally Ficciones
1948
The Tunnel
by Ernesto Sabato, Argentina
Novel, orginally El Túnel
1949
The Aleph and Other Stories, The
by Jorge Luis Borges, Argentina
Story collection
1961
On Heroes and Tombs
by Ernesto Sabato, Argentina
Novel, orginally Sobre héroes y tumbas
1962
Bomarzo
by Manuel Mujica Lainez, Argentina
Novel
1962–1983
Labyrinths
by Jorge Luis Borges, Argentina
Story collection
1963
Hopscotch
by Julio Cortázar, Argentina
Novel, orginally Rayuela
1964
The Bourgeoisie
by Silvina Bullrich, Argentina
Novel, orginally Los burgueses
1966
All the Fires the Fire
by Julio Cortázar, Argentina
Story collection, orginally Todos Los Fuegos El Fuego
1968
Blow Up and Other Stories
by Julio Cortázar, Argentina
Story collection
Betrayed by Rita Hayworth
by Manuel Puig, Argentina
Novel, orginally La traición de Rita Hayworth
1969
Heartbreak Tango
by Manuel Puig, Argentina
Novel, also known as Little Painted Mouths, orginally Boquitas pintadas
1975
The Book of Sand, The
by Jorge Luis Borges, Argentina
Story collection
1976–1979
Kiss of the Spiderwoman
by Manuel Puig, Argentina
Novel, orginally El beso de la mujer araña
1990
The Witness
by Juan José Saer, Argentina
Novel
1997
Money to Burn
by Ricardo Piglia, Argentina
Novel, also known as Burnt Money, orginally Plata Quemada
