Anne Desclos books in order
French journalist and novelist best known for her erotic novel Story of O
- Lived
- 1907–1998
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Pauline Réage, Dominique Aury
Anne Desclos published 1 novel, 1 short story collection and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Story of O (1954).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Anne Desclos
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Story of O
Anne Desclos's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Story of O (1954)
Short story collections in order
Return to the Château (1969)
Non-fiction in order
Literary Landfalls (1960)
The Illustrated Story Of O (2001)
Film and TV adaptations
- Story of O (1975)Film · from Story of O
- The Story of O: Untold Pleasures (2002)Film · from Story of O
About Anne Desclos
Anne Cécile Desclos was a French literary critic, journalist, and novelist who wrote under the pen names Dominique Aury and Pauline Réage. She is best known for her erotic novel Story of O (1954).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Anne Desclos FAQ
- How many books has Anne Desclos written?
- Anne Desclos published 1 novel, 1 short story collection and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anne Desclos's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Story of O.
- What is Anne Desclos's last book?
- Return to the Château (1969).
- What is Anne Desclos's most famous book?
- Story of O (1954) is Anne Desclos's most widely read book.
- Does Anne Desclos write under a pen name?
- Yes: Anne Desclos has also published as Pauline Réage and Dominique Aury.
- Which Anne Desclos books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Story of O (film, 1975).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.