Antonine Maillet books in order
Playwright working in Quebec
- Lived
- 1929–2025
- Country
- Canada
- Books
- 5
Antonine Maillet published 4 novels and 1 play, beginning with La Sagouine (1971). The best-known is Pélagie (1982).
Updated September 2026
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Pélagie
Antonine Maillet's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Mariaagélas (1973)
Les Cordes-de-bois (1977)

Pélagie (1982)

On the Eighth Day (1989)
Plays in order

La Sagouine (1971)
About Antonine Maillet
Antonine Maillet was an Acadian novelist, playwright and scholar.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Antonine Maillet FAQ
- How many books has Antonine Maillet written?
- Antonine Maillet published 4 novels and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Antonine Maillet's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pélagie.
- What is Antonine Maillet's last book?
- On the Eighth Day (1989).
- What is Antonine Maillet's most famous book?
- Pélagie (1982) is Antonine Maillet's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.