Antonin Artaud books in order
French-Occitanian poet, playwright, actor and theatre director
- Lived
- 1896–1948
- Country
- France
- Books
- 10
Antonin Artaud published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 1 poetry collection, 2 plays and 4 other books, beginning with The Theatre and Its Double (1938).
Updated September 2026
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The Theatre and Its Double
Antonin Artaud's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Van Gogh, The Man Suicided by Society (1947)
Novellas in order
The Theatre and Its Double (1938)
Short story collections in order
Anthology (1963)
Poetry in order
Antonin Artaud (1992)
Plays in order
Cenci (1969)
Artaud on Theatre (1989)
Other books in order
The Peyote Dance (1975)
Antonin Artaud, Selected Writings (1976)
The Theater and Its Double (1994)
Watchfiends & Rack Screams (1995)
About Antonin Artaud
Antoine Maria Joseph Paul Artaud, better known as Antonin Artaud, was a French artist who worked across a variety of media. He is best known for his writings, as well as his work in the theatre and cinema. Widely recognized as a major figure of the European avant-garde, he had a particularly strong influence on twentieth-century theatre through his conceptualization of the Theatre of Cruelty. Known for his raw, surreal and transgressive work, his texts explored themes from the cosmologies of ancient cultures, philosophy, the occult, mysticism and indigenous Mexican and Balinese practices.
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Antonin Artaud FAQ
- How many books has Antonin Artaud written?
- Antonin Artaud published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 1 poetry collection, 2 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Antonin Artaud's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Theatre and Its Double.
- What is Antonin Artaud's last book?
- Van Gogh, The Man Suicided by Society (1947).
- What is Antonin Artaud's most famous book?
- The Theatre and Its Double (1938) is Antonin Artaud's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.