Portrait of Hervé Bazin

Hervé Bazin books in order

French writer

Lived
1911–1996
Country
France
Books
6
Also writes as
Jean Marbolivien

Hervé Bazin published 6 novels, beginning with Viper in the Fist (1948).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Hervé Bazin

Hervé Bazin books in order of publication

  1. Viper in the Fist (Jun 1948)

    185 pagesAdapted for film

  2. A Tribe of Women (1956)

    252 pages

  3. Lève-toi Et Marche (1967)

    278 pages

  4. Vipère Au Poing (1970)

    256 pages

  5. Tristan (1971)

    315 pages

  6. L'École Des Pères (1991)

Film and TV adaptations

About Hervé Bazin

Hervé Bazin was a French writer, whose best-known novels covered semi-autobiographical topics of teenage rebellion and dysfunctional families.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Hervé Bazin FAQ

How many books has Hervé Bazin written?
Hervé Bazin published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Hervé Bazin's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Viper in the Fist.
What is Hervé Bazin's last book?
L'École Des Pères (1991).
What is Hervé Bazin's most famous book?
Viper in the Fist (1948) is Hervé Bazin's most widely read book.
Does Hervé Bazin write under a pen name?
Yes: Hervé Bazin has also published as Jean Marbolivien.
Which Hervé Bazin books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Viper in the Fist (film, 2004).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.