Claude Simon books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1913–2005
- Country
- France
- Books
- 13
Claude Simon published 11 novels and 2 novellas, beginning with The Tightrope (1947). The best-known is The Acacia (1989).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Claude Simon
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The Acacia
Claude Simon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Tightrope (1947)
The Wind (Jun 1957)
La Route Des Flandres (1960)
The Flanders Road (Sep 1960)
Le Palace (1962)
The Palace (1963)
Conducting Bodies (Mar 1971)
The Grass (1986)
Triptych (1986)
The Acacia (Sep 1989)
The Jardin Des Plantes (Sep 1997)
Novellas in order
The Invitation (1991)
The Trolley (2001)
About Claude Simon
Claude Eugène Henri Simon was a French novelist and recipient of the 1985 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Claude Simon FAQ
- How many books has Claude Simon written?
- Claude Simon published 11 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Claude Simon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Acacia.
- What is Claude Simon's last book?
- The Trolley (2001).
- What is Claude Simon's most famous book?
- The Acacia (1989) is Claude Simon's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.