Bernard-Marie Koltès books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1948–1989
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
Bernard-Marie Koltès published 5 plays, beginning with In the Solitude of Cotton Fields (1986). The best-known is La Nuit Juste Avant Les Forêts (1988).
Updated September 2026
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La Nuit Juste Avant Les Forêts
Bernard-Marie Koltès's most-read book.
Plays in order
In the Solitude of Cotton Fields (1986)
La Nuit Juste Avant Les Forêts (1988)
Roberto Zucco (1988)
Return to the Desert (2006)
West Pier (2011)
About Bernard-Marie Koltès
Bernard-Marie Koltès was a French playwright and theatre director best known for his plays La Nuit juste avant les Forêts, Sallinger (1977) and Dans la Solitude des Champs de Coton.
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Bernard-Marie Koltès FAQ
- How many books has Bernard-Marie Koltès written?
- Bernard-Marie Koltès published 5 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bernard-Marie Koltès's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Nuit Juste Avant Les Forêts.
- What is Bernard-Marie Koltès's last book?
- Roberto Zucco (1988).
- What is Bernard-Marie Koltès's most famous book?
- La Nuit Juste Avant Les Forêts (1988) is Bernard-Marie Koltès's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.