Arthur de Gobineau books in order
French diplomat and writer known for racial theories
- Lived
- 1816–1882
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Ariel des Feux, Ariel Des Feux
Arthur de Gobineau published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races (1853).
Updated September 2026
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An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races
Arthur de Gobineau's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races (1853)
Short story collections in order
Nouvelles Asiatiques (1965)
Non-fiction in order
The Golden Flower (1924)
Other books in order
Film and TV adaptations
- The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century (1899)TV · from An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races
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About Arthur de Gobineau
Arthur de Gobineau, Count de Gobineau was a French writer and diplomat who is best known for helping introduce scientific race theory and "racial demography", and for developing the theory of the Aryan master race and Nordicism. He was an elitist who, in the immediate aftermath of the Revolutions of 1848, wrote An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races. In it he argued that aristocrats were superior to commoners and that aristocrats possessed more Aryan genetic traits because of less interbreeding with inferior races.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Arthur de Gobineau FAQ
- How many books has Arthur de Gobineau written?
- Arthur de Gobineau published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arthur de Gobineau's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races.
- What is Arthur de Gobineau's last book?
- An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races (1853).
- What is Arthur de Gobineau's most famous book?
- An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races (1853) is Arthur de Gobineau's most widely read book.
- Does Arthur de Gobineau write under a pen name?
- Yes: Arthur de Gobineau has also published as Ariel des Feux and Ariel Des Feux.
- Which Arthur de Gobineau books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races (as The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century, TV, 1899).
- Can I read Arthur de Gobineau's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Arthur de Gobineau 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.