Joachim du Bellay books in order
French writer, poet, literary critic, and member of the Pléiade
- Lived
- 1522–1560
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
Joachim du Bellay published 1 novel and 1 poetry collection, beginning with La Défense Et Illustration De La Langue Française (1549).
Updated September 2026
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La Défense Et Illustration De La Langue Française
Joachim du Bellay's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
La Défense Et Illustration De La Langue Française (1549)
Poetry in order
The Regrets (2004)
About Joachim du Bellay
Joachim du Bellay was a French poet, critic, and a founder of La Pléiade. He notably wrote the manifesto of the group: Défense et illustration de la langue française, which aimed at promoting French as an artistic language, equal to Greek and Latin.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joachim du Bellay FAQ
- How many books has Joachim du Bellay written?
- Joachim du Bellay published 1 novel and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joachim du Bellay's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Défense Et Illustration De La Langue Française.
- What is Joachim du Bellay's last book?
- La Défense Et Illustration De La Langue Française (1549).
- What is Joachim du Bellay's most famous book?
- La Défense Et Illustration De La Langue Française (1549) is Joachim du Bellay's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.