Aloysius Bertrand books in order
French poet
- Lived
- 1807–1841
- Country
- France
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Ludovic Bertrand
Aloysius Bertrand published 1 novel, beginning with Gaspard De La Nuit (1842).
Updated September 2026
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Gaspard De La Nuit
Aloysius Bertrand's most-read book.
Aloysius Bertrand books in order of publication
Gaspard De La Nuit (1842)
About Aloysius Bertrand
Louis Jacques Napoléon Bertrand, better known by his pen name Aloysius Bertrand, was a French Romantic poet, playwright and journalist. He is famous for having introduced prose poetry in French literature, and is considered a forerunner of the Symbolist movement. His masterpiece is the collection of prose poems Gaspard de la Nuit, published posthumously in 1842; three of its poems were adapted to an eponymous piano suite by Maurice Ravel in 1908.
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Aloysius Bertrand FAQ
- How many books has Aloysius Bertrand written?
- Aloysius Bertrand published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Aloysius Bertrand's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gaspard De La Nuit.
- What is Aloysius Bertrand's last book?
- Gaspard De La Nuit (1842).
- What is Aloysius Bertrand's most famous book?
- Gaspard De La Nuit (1842) is Aloysius Bertrand's most widely read book.
- Does Aloysius Bertrand write under a pen name?
- Yes: Aloysius Bertrand has also published as Ludovic Bertrand.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.