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Abbé Prévost books in order

French novelist

Lived
1697–1763
Country
France
Books
5

Abbé Prévost published 4 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Manon Lescaut (1731).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Abbé Prévost

Standalone novels in order

  1. Cleveland (1731)

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  2. Manon Lescaut (1731)

    196 pagesAdapted for film

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  3. Histoire D'une Grecque Moderne (1740)

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  4. The History of a Fair Greek (1741)

    284 pages

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Other books in order

  1. The Dean of Coleraine (1742)

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Film and TV adaptations

About Abbé Prévost

Antoine François Prévost d'Exiles, usually known simply as the Abbé Prévost, was a French priest, author, and novelist. He is best remembered for Manon Lescaut (1731), a romance and adventure novel, the most reprinted novel in French literary history.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Abbé Prévost FAQ

How many books has Abbé Prévost written?
Abbé Prévost published 4 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Abbé Prévost's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Manon Lescaut.
What is Abbé Prévost's last book?
The History of a Fair Greek (1741).
What is Abbé Prévost's most famous book?
Manon Lescaut (1731) is Abbé Prévost's most widely read book.
Which Abbé Prévost books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Manon Lescaut (as When a Man Loves, film, 1927).
Can I read Abbé Prévost's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Abbé Prévost is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.