Alain-René Lesage books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1668–1747
- Country
- France
- Books
- 8
Alain-René Lesage published 3 novels, 1 poetry collection and 4 plays, beginning with Gil Blas (1688).
Updated September 2026
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Gil Blas
Alain-René Lesage's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Gil Blas (1688)
The Devil Upon Two Sticks (1707)
Histoire De Gil Blas De Santillane (1715)
Poetry in order
Orlando Innamorato
Plays in order
Turcaret (1709)
La Foire De Guibray (1714)
Arlequin Roi De Serendib (1721)
Crispin Rival De Son Maître (2016)
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About Alain-René Lesage
Alain-René Lesage was a French novelist and playwright. Lesage is best known for his comic novel The Devil upon Two Sticks, his comedy Turcaret (1709), and his picaresque novel Gil Blas (1715–1735).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alain-René Lesage FAQ
- How many books has Alain-René Lesage written?
- Alain-René Lesage published 3 novels, 1 poetry collection and 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alain-René Lesage's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gil Blas.
- What is Alain-René Lesage's last book?
- Histoire De Gil Blas De Santillane (1715).
- What is Alain-René Lesage's most famous book?
- Gil Blas (1688) is Alain-René Lesage's most widely read book.
- Can I read Alain-René Lesage's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Alain-René Lesage are 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.