Jean Giraudoux books in order
French novelist, essayist, diplomat and playwright
- Lived
- 1882–1944
- Country
- France
- Books
- 20
Jean Giraudoux published 3 novels, 1 novella, 13 plays and 3 other books, beginning with Siegfried Et Le Limousin (1922). The best-known is The Trojan War Will Not Take Place (1935).
Updated September 2026
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The Trojan War Will Not Take Place
Jean Giraudoux's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Siegfried Et Le Limousin (1922)
Battle with the Angel (1934)
Contemporary Drama (1950)
Novellas in order
Elpénor (1926)
Plays in order
Siegfried (1928)
Amphitryon 38 (Nov 1929)
Judith (1932)
The Enchanted (1933)
The Trojan War Will Not Take Place (1935)
Tiger at the Gates (1935)
Électre (1938)
Song of Songs (Jan 1939)
Sodom and Gomorrah (1943)
The Madwoman of Chaillot (1946)
The Apollo of Bellac (1954)
Les Gracques (1958)
Duel of Angels (1959)
Other books in order
Bella (1926)
Four Plays (1958)
Plays (1967)
About Jean Giraudoux
Hippolyte Jean Giraudoux was a French novelist, essayist, diplomat and playwright. He is considered among the most important French dramatists of the period between World War I and World War II.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean Giraudoux FAQ
- How many books has Jean Giraudoux written?
- Jean Giraudoux published 3 novels, 1 novella, 13 plays and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean Giraudoux's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Trojan War Will Not Take Place.
- What is Jean Giraudoux's last book?
- Battle with the Angel (1934).
- What is Jean Giraudoux's most famous book?
- The Trojan War Will Not Take Place (1935) is Jean Giraudoux's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.