Andrée Chedid books in order
French poet and novelist of Lebanese descent
- Lived
- 1920–2011
- Country
- Lebanon
- Books
- 3
Andrée Chedid published 1 novel, 1 novella and 1 poetry collection, beginning with From Sleep Unbound (1983). The best-known is The Return to Beirut (1989).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Andrée Chedid

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The Return to Beirut
Andrée Chedid's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

The Return to Beirut (1989)
Novellas in order

From Sleep Unbound (1983)
Poetry in order

The Romance of Jehan De Paris/Le Romant De Jehan De Paris (Studies in French Literature) (1993)
About Andrée Chedid
Andrée Chedid, born Andrée Saab Khoury, was an Egyptian-French poet and novelist of Lebanese and Syrian descent. She is the recipient of numerous literary awards and was made a Grand Officer of the French Legion of Honour in 2009.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Andrée Chedid FAQ
- How many books has Andrée Chedid written?
- Andrée Chedid published 1 novel, 1 novella and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Andrée Chedid's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Return to Beirut.
- What is Andrée Chedid's last book?
- The Return to Beirut (1989).
- What is Andrée Chedid's most famous book?
- The Return to Beirut (1989) is Andrée Chedid's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.