Alfred de Musset books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1810–1857
- Country
- France
- Books
- 10
Alfred de Musset published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 poetry collection, 4 plays and 2 other books, beginning with Gamiani (1833).
Updated September 2026
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Gamiani
Alfred de Musset's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Comédies Et Proverbes (1850)
Novellas in order
Gamiani (1833)
Poetry in order
Selections from the Prose and Poetry of Alfred De Musset (1870)
Plays in order
Lorenzaccio (1834)
On Ne Bandine Pas Avec L'amour (1834)
Le Chandelier (1835)
The Moods of Marianne (1884)
Other books in order
On Ne Badine Pas Avec L'amour; and Fantasio (1884)
The Beauty Spot (1888)
Film and TV adaptations
- Sveknik (1969)TV · from Le Chandelier
- Confession of a Child of the Century (2012)Film · from The Confession of a Child of the Century
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About Alfred de Musset
Alfred Louis Charles de Musset-Pathay was a French dramatist, poet, and novelist. Along with his poetry, he is known for writing the autobiographical novel La Confession d'un enfant du siècle.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alfred de Musset FAQ
- How many books has Alfred de Musset written?
- Alfred de Musset published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 poetry collection, 4 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alfred de Musset's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gamiani.
- What is Alfred de Musset's last book?
- Comédies Et Proverbes (1850).
- What is Alfred de Musset's most famous book?
- Gamiani (1833) is Alfred de Musset's most widely read book.
- Which Alfred de Musset books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Le Chandelier (as Sveknik, TV, 1969) and The Confession of a Child of the Century (as Confession of a Child of the Century, film, 2012).
- Can I read Alfred de Musset's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Alfred de Musset 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.