Jean-Henri Fabre books in order
French entomologist and author
- Lived
- 1823–1915
- Country
- France
- Books
- 14
- Also writes as
- homère des insectes, Lou Felibre di Tavan
Jean-Henri Fabre published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books and 10 other books, beginning with Social Life in the Insect World (1911). The best-known is Souvenirs Entomologiques (1916).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jean-Henri Fabre
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Souvenirs Entomologiques
Jean-Henri Fabre's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Life of the Spider (1912)
Non-fiction in order
The Wonders of Instinct (1913)
Children's books in order
Souvenirs Entomologiques (1916)
Other books in order
The Life of the Fly (1913)
The Mason-bees (1914)
Bramble-bees and Others (1915)
The Hunting Wasps (1915)
Story-Book of Science (1918)
Book of Insects (1920)
The Insect World of J. Henri Fabre in the Translation of Alexander Teixeira De Mattos (1963)
The Life Of The Caterpillar (2006)
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About Jean-Henri Fabre
Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre was a French naturalist, entomologist, and author known for the lively style of his popular books on the lives of insects.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean-Henri Fabre FAQ
- How many books has Jean-Henri Fabre written?
- Jean-Henri Fabre published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean-Henri Fabre's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Souvenirs Entomologiques.
- What is Jean-Henri Fabre's last book?
- The Wonders of Instinct (1913).
- What is Jean-Henri Fabre's most famous book?
- Souvenirs Entomologiques (1916) is Jean-Henri Fabre's most widely read book.
- Does Jean-Henri Fabre write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jean-Henri Fabre has also published as homère des insectes and Lou Felibre di Tavan.
- Can I read Jean-Henri Fabre's books for free?
- Yes. 24 books by Jean-Henri Fabre 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.