Émile Souvestre books in order
French novelist
- Lived
- 1806–1854
- Country
- France
- Books
- 7
Émile Souvestre published 7 novels, beginning with Brittany and La Vendée (1840). The best-known is The World as It Shall Be (1846).
Updated September 2026
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The World as It Shall Be
Émile Souvestre's most-read book.
Émile Souvestre books in order of publication
Brittany and La Vendée (1840)
Le Foyer Breton (1844)
The World as It Shall Be (1846)
An "attic" Philosopher: (Un Philosophe Sous Les Toits) (1850)
Popular Legends Of Brittany (1854)
Un Philosophe Sous Les Toits (1857)
Pleasures of Old Age (1868)
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About Émile Souvestre
Émile Souvestre was a Breton novelist who was a native of Morlaix, Brittany. Initially unsuccessful as a writer of drama, he fared better as a novelist and as a researcher and writer of Breton folklore. He was posthumously awarded the Prix Lambert.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Émile Souvestre FAQ
- How many books has Émile Souvestre written?
- Émile Souvestre published 7 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Émile Souvestre's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The World as It Shall Be.
- What is Émile Souvestre's last book?
- Popular Legends Of Brittany (1854).
- What is Émile Souvestre's most famous book?
- The World as It Shall Be (1846) is Émile Souvestre's most widely read book.
- Can I read Émile Souvestre's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Émile Souvestre 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.