Albert Cohen books in order
Swiss writer
- Lived
- 1895–1981
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 5
Albert Cohen published 4 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Book of My Mother (1954). The best-known is Belle Du Seigneur (1968).
Updated September 2026
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Belle Du Seigneur
Albert Cohen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Solal of the Solals (1930)
Nailcruncher (1938)
Book of My Mother (1954)
Belle Du Seigneur (1968)
Other books in order
Le Livre De Ma Mere - 3 Audio Compact Discs (2000)
Film and TV adaptations
- Belle du Seigneur (2012)Film · from Belle Du Seigneur
About Albert Cohen
Abraham Albert Cohen was a Greek-born Romaniote Jewish Swiss novelist who wrote in French. He worked as a civil servant for various international organizations, such as the International Labour Organization. He became a Swiss citizen in 1919.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Albert Cohen FAQ
- How many books has Albert Cohen written?
- Albert Cohen published 4 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Albert Cohen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Belle Du Seigneur.
- What is Albert Cohen's last book?
- Belle Du Seigneur (1968).
- What is Albert Cohen's most famous book?
- Belle Du Seigneur (1968) is Albert Cohen's most widely read book.
- Which Albert Cohen books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Belle Du Seigneur (film, 2012).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.