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Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian books in order

French writer

Lived
1755–1794
Country
France
Books
6

Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian published 3 novels and 3 other books, beginning with The Adventures of Numa Pompilius, Second King of Rome (1786). The best-known is Numa Pompilius (1788).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Adventures of Numa Pompilius, Second King of Rome (1786)

    375 pages

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  2. Numa Pompilius (1788)

    332 pages

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  3. Fables De Florian (1801)

    227 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Look Before You Leap (1788)

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  2. The Turtle-dove a Tale from the French M. De Florian (1789)

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  3. Galatea (1798)

    94 pages

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About Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian

Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian was a French poet, novelist and fabulist. He is best known for writing the poem Plaisir d'amour as part of his novel, Célestine, which was later set to the music composed by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini. The song received popularity after composer Hector Berlioz arranged it for orchestra. Additionally, the song formed the basis of Elvis Presley's iconic hit Can't Help Falling in Love (1961). Throughout his lifetime, de Florian was well known for his fables, which have been reprinted numerous times, as well as his plays.

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

Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian FAQ

How many books has Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian written?
Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian published 3 novels and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Numa Pompilius.
What is Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian's last book?
Numa Pompilius (1788).
What is Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian's most famous book?
Numa Pompilius (1788) is Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian's most widely read book.
Can I read Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian 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.