François Fénelon books in order
French archbishop, theologian and writer
- Lived
- 1651–1715
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
François Fénelon published 2 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Adventures of Telemachus (1699).
Updated September 2026
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Adventures of Telemachus
François Fénelon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Adventures of Telemachus (1699)
Les Aventures De Télémaque (1699)
Non-fiction in order
The Education of Girls (1699)
Instructions for the Education of a Daughter (1707)
Proper Heads of Self-examination for a King (1747)
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About François Fénelon
François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon, P.S.S., more commonly known as François Fénelon, was a French Catholic archbishop, theologian, poet and writer. Today, he is remembered mostly as the author of The Adventures of Telemachus, first published in 1699. He was a member of the Sulpician Fathers.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
François Fénelon FAQ
- How many books has François Fénelon written?
- François Fénelon published 2 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read François Fénelon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Adventures of Telemachus.
- What is François Fénelon's last book?
- Instructions for the Education of a Daughter (1707).
- What is François Fénelon's most famous book?
- Adventures of Telemachus (1699) is François Fénelon's most widely read book.
- Can I read François Fénelon's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by François Fénelon 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.