Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont books in order
French author
- Lived
- 1711–1776
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book, beginning with Magazin Des Enfans (1756). The best-known is The Young Misses' Magazine (1760).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
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The Young Misses' Magazine
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Magazin Des Enfans (1756)
Cabinet Des Fées (1785), with Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Charles Perrault
Non-fiction in order
The Young Misses' Magazine (1760)
Children's books in order
Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess (1806)
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About Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont was a French writer who wrote the best-known version of Beauty and the Beast, an abridged adaptation of the 1740 fairy tale by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. Born to a middle-class family, she was raised alongside her younger sister, Catherine Aimée. Both were provided education at a convent school and stayed on as teachers. Rather than remain and take her vow as a nun, she left for Metz, France, and became a governess for a prominent family in a court in Lunéville. As a long-time educator, she became well known for her written works on behavior and instructional teaching for young women. Her interest in the genre of education contributed to her inclusion of fairytales to teach moral behavior.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont FAQ
- How many books has Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont written?
- Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Young Misses' Magazine.
- What is Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's last book?
- The Young Misses' Magazine (1760).
- What is Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's most famous book?
- The Young Misses' Magazine (1760) is Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's most widely read book.
- Can I read Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont 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.