Georges Sorel books in order
French philosopher and sociologist
- Lived
- 1847–1922
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Georges Sorel published 1 novel and 2 other books, beginning with Reflections on Violence (1908). The best-known is Matériaux D'une Théorie Du Prolétariat (1919).
Updated September 2026
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Matériaux D'une Théorie Du Prolétariat
Georges Sorel's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Reflections on Violence (1908)
Other books in order
Matériaux D'une Théorie Du Prolétariat (1919)
The Illusions of Progress (1969)
About Georges Sorel
Georges Eugène Sorel was a French social thinker, political theorist, historian, and later journalist. He has inspired theories and movements grouped under the name of Sorelianism. His social and political philosophy owed much to his reading of Proudhon, Fernand Pelloutier, Karl Marx, Giambattista Vico, Henri Bergson, and later William James. His notion of the power of myth in collective agency inspired socialists, anarchists, Marxists, and fascists. Together with his defense of violence, the power of myth is the contribution for which he is most often remembered.
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Georges Sorel FAQ
- How many books has Georges Sorel written?
- Georges Sorel published 1 novel and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Georges Sorel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Matériaux D'une Théorie Du Prolétariat.
- What is Georges Sorel's last book?
- Reflections on Violence (1908).
- What is Georges Sorel's most famous book?
- Matériaux D'une Théorie Du Prolétariat (1919) is Georges Sorel's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.