Anatole France books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1844–1924
- Country
- France
- Books
- 44
- Also writes as
- Anatolis Fransas
Anatole France published 27 novels, 2 novellas, 4 short story collections, 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 6 other books, beginning with Famous Modern Ghost Stories (1921).
Updated September 2026
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Famous Modern Ghost Stories
Anatole France's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Thaïs (1890)
At the Sign of the Reine Pédauque (1893)
The Red Lily (1894)
Balthasar (1896)
Pierre Nozière (1899)
Le Livre De Mon Ami (1900)
Sur La Pierre Blanche (1903)
Penguin Island (1908)
The Life of Joan of Arc (1908)
The Queen Pedauque (1910)
Honey-bee (1911)
The Gods Are Athirst (1912)
The Revolt of the Angels (1914)
The Path of Glory (1915)
The Amethyst Ring (1919)
Little Pierre (1920)
The Garden of Epicurus (1920)
A Mummer's Tale (1921)
Monsieur Bergeret in Paris (1921)
At the Sign of Reine Pédauque (1922)
Mother of Pearl (1922)
The Elm-tree on the Mall (1922)
My Friend's Book (1923)
The Bloom of Life (1923)
The Seven Wives of Bluebeard (1925)
Novellas in order
Crainquebille (1903)
The Human Tragedy (1917)
Short story collections in order
Famous Modern Ghost Stories (1921)
Clio (1922)
The Well of Saint Clare (1923)
Non-fiction in order
On Life & Letters (1910)
The Latin Genius (1924)
Essays of the Masters (1956)
Poetry in order
The Bride of Corinth, and Other Poems & Plays (1920)
Plays in order
The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife (1915)
Other books in order
The Procurator of Judea (1900)
Bee (1910)
Our Children (1917)
Count Morin, Deputy (1921)
Marguerite (1921)
In All France (1930)
Film and TV adaptations
- Thaïs (1917)Film · from Thaïs
- Thais (1917)Film · from Thaïs
Free to read
All free classicsThe Red Lily — Complete
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2
The Wicker Work Woman
The Red Lily — Volume 01
Child Life in Town and Country
The White Stone
The opinions of Jérôme Coignard
The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin
The Miracle of the Great St. Nicolas
Putois
The Red Lily — Volume 03
Widger's Quotes and Images from The Red Lily by Anatole France
About Anatole France
Anatole France was a French poet, journalist, and novelist. Several of his books were best-sellers. Ironic and skeptical, he was considered in his day the ideal French man of letters. He was a member of the Académie Française, and won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his brilliant literary achievements, characterized as they are by a nobility of style, a profound human sympathy, grace, and a true Gallic temperament".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Anatole France FAQ
- How many books has Anatole France written?
- Anatole France published 27 novels, 2 novellas, 4 short story collections, 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anatole France's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Famous Modern Ghost Stories.
- What is Anatole France's last book?
- The Seven Wives of Bluebeard (1925).
- What is Anatole France's most famous book?
- Famous Modern Ghost Stories (1921) is Anatole France's most widely read book.
- Does Anatole France write under a pen name?
- Yes: Anatole France has also published as Anatolis Fransas.
- Which Anatole France books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Thaïs (film, 1917).
- Can I read Anatole France's books for free?
- Yes. 34 books by Anatole France 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.