Jean de La Bruyère books in order
17th-century French writer and philosopher
- Lived
- 1645–1696
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Jean de La Bruyère published 1 novel and 2 other books, beginning with Les Caractères (1688).
Updated September 2026
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Les Caractères
Jean de La Bruyère's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Les Caractères (1688)
Other books in order
Characters (1702)
The Works of Monsieur De La Bruyere (1723)
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About Jean de La Bruyère
Jean de La Bruyère was a French philosopher and moralist who was noted for his satire.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean de La Bruyère FAQ
- How many books has Jean de La Bruyère written?
- Jean de La Bruyère published 1 novel and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean de La Bruyère's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Les Caractères.
- What is Jean de La Bruyère's last book?
- Les Caractères (1688).
- What is Jean de La Bruyère's most famous book?
- Les Caractères (1688) is Jean de La Bruyère's most widely read book.
- Can I read Jean de La Bruyère's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Jean de La Bruyère is 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.