Jean d'Ormesson books in order
French novelist
- Lived
- 1925–2017
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Jean d'Ormesson published 3 novels, beginning with The Glory of the Empire (1971).
Updated September 2026
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The Glory of the Empire
Jean d'Ormesson's most-read book.
Jean d'Ormesson books in order of publication
The Glory of the Empire (Sep 1971)
At God's Pleasure (1977)
Mad About the Girl (1988)
About Jean d'Ormesson
Jean Bruno Wladimir François-de-Paule Lefèvre d'Ormesson was a French writer and novelist. He authored forty books, was the director of Le Figaro from 1974 to 1977, as well as the dean of the Académie Française, to which he was elected in 1973, until his death, in addition to his service as president of the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences within UNESCO (1992–1997). A major public figure in France, known for his art de la conversation, Jean d'Ormesson was saluted as "the best of the French spirit" by President Emmanuel Macron upon his death.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean d'Ormesson FAQ
- How many books has Jean d'Ormesson written?
- Jean d'Ormesson published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean d'Ormesson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Glory of the Empire.
- What is Jean d'Ormesson's last book?
- Mad About the Girl (1988).
- What is Jean d'Ormesson's most famous book?
- The Glory of the Empire (1971) is Jean d'Ormesson's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.