Émile Faguet books in order
French literary critic
- Lived
- 1847–1916
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
Émile Faguet published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Flaubert (1899). The best-known is The Cult of Incompetence (1911).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Émile Faguet
Standalone novels in order
Balzac (1913)
Non-fiction in order
The Cult of Incompetence (1911)
Initiation into Philosophy (1912)
Initiation into Literature (1913)
Other books in order
Flaubert (1899)
About Émile Faguet
Auguste Émile Faguet was a French author and literary critic.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Émile Faguet FAQ
- How many books has Émile Faguet written?
- Émile Faguet published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Émile Faguet's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Cult of Incompetence.
- What is Émile Faguet's last book?
- Initiation into Literature (1913).
- What is Émile Faguet's most famous book?
- The Cult of Incompetence (1911) is Émile Faguet's most widely read book.
- Can I read Émile Faguet's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Émile Faguet 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.