François de La Rochefoucauld books in order
French author of maxims and memoirs
- Lived
- 1613–1680
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
François de La Rochefoucauld published 1 novel and 1 novella, beginning with The Princess of Cleves (1678).
Updated September 2026
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The Princess of Cleves
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Standalone novels in order
The Princess of Cleves (1678)
Novellas in order
About François de La Rochefoucauld
François de La Rochefoucauld, 2nd Duke of La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac was an accomplished French moralist of the era of French Classical literature and author of Maximes and Memoirs, the only two works of his dense literary œuvre published. His Maximes portrays the callous nature of human conduct, with a cynical attitude towards putative virtue and avowals of affection, friendship, love, and loyalty.
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François de La Rochefoucauld FAQ
- How many books has François de La Rochefoucauld written?
- François de La Rochefoucauld published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read François de La Rochefoucauld's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Princess of Cleves.
- What is François de La Rochefoucauld's last book?
- The Princess of Cleves (1678).
- What is François de La Rochefoucauld's most famous book?
- The Princess of Cleves (1678) is François de La Rochefoucauld's most widely read book.
- Can I read François de La Rochefoucauld's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by François de La Rochefoucauld is 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.