Henri Meilhac books in order
French dramatist and opera librettist
- Lived
- 1831–1897
- Country
- France
- Books
- 14
- Also writes as
- Ivan Baskoff, Thallin
Henri Meilhac published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 play and 10 other books, beginning with Barbe-bleue (1868). The best-known is Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts (1874).
Updated September 2026
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Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts
Henri Meilhac's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
La Cigale (1879)
Ma Camarade (1894)
Novellas in order
Carmen (1935)
Plays in order
Panurge's Sheep (1915)
Other books in order
Barbe-bleue (1868)
La Belle Hélène (1868)
La Grande-ducesse De Gerolstein (1869)
Frou-frou (1870)
L'été De La Saint-Martin (1870)
Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts (1874)
The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein (1876)
The Little Duke (1878)
Manon (1883)
Indian Summer (1913)
About Henri Meilhac
Henri Meilhac was a prolific French playwright and opera librettist, known for his collaborations with Ludovic Halévy on comic operas with music by Jacques Offenbach. He also wrote occasionally for serious works including Georges Bizet's Carmen and Jules Massenet's Manon.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henri Meilhac FAQ
- How many books has Henri Meilhac written?
- Henri Meilhac published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 play and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henri Meilhac's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts.
- What is Henri Meilhac's last book?
- Ma Camarade (1894).
- What is Henri Meilhac's most famous book?
- Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts (1874) is Henri Meilhac's most widely read book.
- Does Henri Meilhac write under a pen name?
- Yes: Henri Meilhac has also published as Ivan Baskoff and Thallin.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.