Portrait of Benjamin Constant

Benjamin Constant books in order

French-Swiss politician, writer on politics and religion

Lived
1767–1830
Country
France
Books
2

Benjamin Constant published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Adolphe (1816).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Benjamin Constant

Standalone novels in order

  1. Adolphe (1816)

    180 pagesAdapted for film

Non-fiction in order

  1. De La Religion (1824)

    486 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Benjamin Constant

Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque, or simply Benjamin Constant, was a Swiss and French political thinker, activist and writer on political theory and religion.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Benjamin Constant FAQ

How many books has Benjamin Constant written?
Benjamin Constant published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Benjamin Constant's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Adolphe.
What is Benjamin Constant's last book?
De La Religion (1824).
What is Benjamin Constant's most famous book?
Adolphe (1816) is Benjamin Constant's most widely read book.
Which Benjamin Constant books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Adolphe (film, 2002).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.