Hippolyte Taine books in order
French literary critic and historian
- Lived
- 1828–1893
- Country
- France
- Books
- 12
- Also writes as
- Frédéric-Thomas Graindorge
Hippolyte Taine published 1 novel and 11 non-fiction books, beginning with Italy: Rome and Naples (1868). The best-known is History of English Literature (1871).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hippolyte Taine
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History of English Literature
Hippolyte Taine's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Charles Dickens (1870)
Non-fiction in order
Italy: Rome and Naples (1868)
History of English Literature (1871)
On Intelligence (1871)
A Tour Through the Pyrenees (1874)
Lectures on Art (1875)
The Ancient Régime (1876)
The Origins of Contemporary France (1876)
The French Revolution (1878)
Les Origines De La France Contemporaine (1885)
L' Ancien Régime (1887)
The Modern Régime (1890)
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All free classicsThe French Revolution - Volume 3
The Modern Regime, Volume 1
History of English Literature Volume 2 (of 3)
The French Revolution - Volume 2
History of English Literature Volume 1 (of 3)
The Modern Regime, Volume 2
History of English Literature Volume 3 (of 3)
The Philosophy of Art
The Origins of Contemporary France, Complete Table of Contents
About Hippolyte Taine
Hippolyte Adolphe Taine was a French historian, critic and philosopher. He was the chief theoretical influence on French naturalism, a major proponent of sociological positivism and one of the first practitioners of historicist criticism. Literary historicism as a critical movement has been said to originate with him. Taine is also remembered for his attempts to provide a scientific account of literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hippolyte Taine FAQ
- How many books has Hippolyte Taine written?
- Hippolyte Taine published 1 novel and 11 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hippolyte Taine's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with History of English Literature.
- What is Hippolyte Taine's last book?
- The Modern Régime (1890).
- What is Hippolyte Taine's most famous book?
- History of English Literature (1871) is Hippolyte Taine's most widely read book.
- Does Hippolyte Taine write under a pen name?
- Yes: Hippolyte Taine has also published as Frédéric-Thomas Graindorge.
- Can I read Hippolyte Taine's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Hippolyte Taine 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.