Edmond de Goncourt books in order
French writer and critic
- Lived
- 1822–1896
- Country
- France
- Books
- 6
Edmond de Goncourt published 4 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Woman of the Eighteenth Century (1877).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edmond de Goncourt
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The Woman of the Eighteenth Century
Edmond de Goncourt's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Woman of the Eighteenth Century (1877)
La Faustin (1881)
Germinie Lacerteux (1886), with Jules de Goncourt
Renée Mauperin (1888)
Non-fiction in order
Hokusai (1895)
Madame Du Barry (1914)
About Edmond de Goncourt
Edmond Louis Antoine Huot de Goncourt was a French writer, literary critic, art critic, book publisher and the founder of the Académie Goncourt.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edmond de Goncourt FAQ
- How many books has Edmond de Goncourt written?
- Edmond de Goncourt published 4 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edmond de Goncourt's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Woman of the Eighteenth Century.
- What is Edmond de Goncourt's last book?
- Hokusai (1895).
- What is Edmond de Goncourt's most famous book?
- The Woman of the Eighteenth Century (1877) is Edmond de Goncourt's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edmond de Goncourt's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Edmond de Goncourt are 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.