Portrait of Alfred de Vigny

Alfred de Vigny books in order

French poet, playwright, and novelist

Lived
1797–1863
Country
France
Books
5

Alfred de Vigny published 4 novels and 1 play, beginning with Chatterton (1835).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alfred de Vigny

Standalone novels in order

  1. Éloa, Ou La Sœur Des Anges (1824)

  2. Cinq-Mars (Apr 1826)

    496 pages

  3. Stello (1832)

    316 pages

  4. Servitude Et Grandeur Militaires (1898)

    274 pages

Plays in order

  1. Chatterton (Feb 1835)

    142 pages

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About Alfred de Vigny

Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny was a French poet and an early French Romanticist. He also produced novels, plays, and translations of Shakespeare.

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

Alfred de Vigny FAQ

How many books has Alfred de Vigny written?
Alfred de Vigny published 4 novels and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alfred de Vigny's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Chatterton.
What is Alfred de Vigny's last book?
Stello (1832).
What is Alfred de Vigny's most famous book?
Chatterton (1835) is Alfred de Vigny's most widely read book.
Can I read Alfred de Vigny's books for free?
Yes. 8 books by Alfred de Vigny 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.