Gérard Encausse books in order
Spanish-born French physician, hypnotist, and popularizer of occultism, who founded the modern Martinist Order
- Lived
- 1865–1916
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Papus
Gérard Encausse published 2 books, beginning with Absolute Key to Occult Science (1892). The best-known is The Tarot of the Bohemians (1896).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gérard Encausse
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The Tarot of the Bohemians
Gérard Encausse's most-read book.
Other books in order
Absolute Key to Occult Science (1892)
The Tarot of the Bohemians (1896)
About Gérard Encausse
Gérard Anaclet Vincent Encausse, whose esoteric pseudonyms were Papus and Tau Vincent, was a French physician, hypnotist, and popularizer of occultism, who founded the modern Martinist Order.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gérard Encausse FAQ
- How many books has Gérard Encausse written?
- Gérard Encausse published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gérard Encausse's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Tarot of the Bohemians.
- What is Gérard Encausse's last book?
- The Tarot of the Bohemians (1896).
- What is Gérard Encausse's most famous book?
- The Tarot of the Bohemians (1896) is Gérard Encausse's most widely read book.
- Does Gérard Encausse write under a pen name?
- Yes: Gérard Encausse has also published as Papus.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.