How many books has Jean-François Marmontel written?

Jean-François Marmontel published 2 novels and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Jean-François Marmontel's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Selima & Azore.

Selima & Azore (1792) is Jean-François Marmontel's most widely read book.

French historian and writer, a member of the Encyclopediste movement

Jean-François Marmontel published 2 novels and 3 other books, beginning with Contes Moraux (1764). The best-known is Selima & Azore (1792).

Updated September 2026

Jean-François Marmontel was a French historian, writer and a member of the Encyclopédistes movement.

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

How many books has Jean-François Marmontel written?: Jean-François Marmontel published 2 novels and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jean-François Marmontel's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Selima & Azore.
What is Jean-François Marmontel's last book?: Moral Tales (1781).
What is Jean-François Marmontel's most famous book?: Selima & Azore (1792) is Jean-François Marmontel's most widely read book.

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