Whose works make up the most translated books?
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The Bible is the most translated book in history, available in over 700 languages (complete) and 3,589 languages (partial translations). After religious texts, Pinocchio and The Little Prince are among the most translated.
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The Bible is by far the most translated book in history. As of 2023, the complete Bible has been translated into over 724 languages, and at least portions exist in 3,589 languages β reaching 97% of the world's population. The full Bible contains about 783,137 words (King James Version). After the Bible, the most translated secular author is Agatha Christie with works translated into 100+ languages. "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-ExupΓ©ry has been translated into 382 languages and dialects. Carlo Collodi's "Pinocchio" (1883) holds the record as the most translated Italian book at 260+ languages. Among living authors, Paulo Coelho and J.K. Rowling are the most translated. The Quran, translated into 112 languages, is another of the most widely translated religious texts.
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