Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle books in order
French writer and philosopher of the enlightenment
- Lived
- 1657–1757
- Country
- France
- Books
- 10
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds (1686).
Updated September 2026
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A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dialogue of the Dead (1683)
Non-fiction in order
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds (1686)
The Eloge of Professor Boerhaave, M.d (1749)
Other books in order
New Dialogues of the Dead (1683)
A Discovery of New Worlds (1688)
The History of Oracles, and the Cheats of the Pagan Priests (1688)
Conversations with a Lady, on the Plurality of Worlds (1719)
The Northern Worthies (1728)
Dialogues of the Dead (1730)
About Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle, also called Bernard Le Bouyer de Fontenelle, was a French writer and a member of three of the academies of the Institut de France, noted especially for his accessible treatment of scientific topics during the unfolding of the Age of Enlightenment.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle FAQ
- How many books has Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle written?
- Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds.
- What is Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's last book?
- The Eloge of Professor Boerhaave, M.d (1749).
- What is Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's most famous book?
- A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds (1686) is Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's most widely read book.
- Can I read Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle is 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.