Alfred Jarry books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1873–1907
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Alain Jans, Docteur Faustroll, Père Ubu
Alfred Jarry published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 play, beginning with Ubu Roi (1895).
Updated September 2026
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Ubu Roi
Alfred Jarry's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Exploits and Opinions of Dr. Faustroll, Pataphysician (1911)
Alfred Jarry (1951)
Novellas in order
Supermale (1902)
Plays in order
Ubu Roi (Apr 1895)
Film and TV adaptations
- King Ubu (1996)Film · from Ubu Roi
About Alfred Jarry
Alfred Jarry was a French symbolist writer who is best known for his play Ubu Roi (1896), often cited as a forerunner of the Dada, Surrealist, and Futurist movements of the 1920s and 1930s and later the theatre of the absurd in the 1950s and 1960s. He also coined the term and philosophical concept of 'pataphysics.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alfred Jarry FAQ
- How many books has Alfred Jarry written?
- Alfred Jarry published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alfred Jarry's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ubu Roi.
- What is Alfred Jarry's last book?
- Supermale (1902).
- What is Alfred Jarry's most famous book?
- Ubu Roi (1895) is Alfred Jarry's most widely read book.
- Does Alfred Jarry write under a pen name?
- Yes: Alfred Jarry has also published as Alain Jans, Docteur Faustroll and Père Ubu.
- Which Alfred Jarry books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Ubu Roi (as King Ubu, film, 1996).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.