Portrait of Aloysius Bertrand

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

Where to start with Aloysius Bertrand

Aloysius Bertrand books in order of publication

  1. Gaspard De La Nuit (1842)

    239 pages

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.