Portrait of Dominique Fernandez

Dominique Fernandez books in order

French novelist, essayist, travel writer

Born
1929
Country
France
Books
3

Dominique Fernandez has published 1 novel and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Mother Sea (1967). The latest is La Magie Blanche De Saint-Pétersbourg (1994).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Dominique Fernandez

Standalone novels in order

  1. Porporino, Or, the Secrets of Naples (1974)

    396 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Mother Sea (1967)

    236 pages

  2. La Magie Blanche De Saint-Pétersbourg (1994)

    176 pages

About Dominique Fernandez

Dominique Fernandez is a French writer of novels, essays and travel books. Much of his writing explores homosexual experience and creativity. In 1982 he won the Prix Goncourt for his novel about Pier Paolo Pasolini; and in 2007 he was elected a member of the Académie Française.

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

Dominique Fernandez FAQ

How many books has Dominique Fernandez written?
Dominique Fernandez has published 1 novel and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Dominique Fernandez's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Mother Sea.
What is Dominique Fernandez's latest book?
La Magie Blanche De Saint-Pétersbourg (1994).
What is Dominique Fernandez's most famous book?
The Mother Sea (1967) is Dominique Fernandez's most widely read book.

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