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French novelist and art critic

Lived
1848–1907
Country
France
Books
15
Also writes as
A. Meunier

Joris-Karl Huysmans published 9 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with À Rebours (1884).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. À Rebours (1884)

    188 pages★ 4.4 (11 ratings)

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  2. Stranded (1887)

    252 pages

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  3. Là-Bas (1891)

    286 pages

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  4. En Route (1895)

    370 pages

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  5. Biève Et Saint-Severin (1898)

    224 pages

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  6. Les Sœurs Vatard (1898)

    184 pages

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  7. The Cathedral (1898)

    340 pages

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  8. The Oblate (1900)

    378 pages

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  9. En Ménage (1908)

    348 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. A Dish of Spices (1874)

    115 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Les Soirées De Médan (1880), with Émile Zola and Guy de Maupassant

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  2. Parisian Sketches (1880)

    139 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Certains (1889)

    230 pages

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  2. Saint Lydwine of Schiedam (1901)

    347 pages

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  3. Les Foules De Lourdes (1906)

    291 pages

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About Joris-Karl Huysmans

Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans was a French novelist and art critic who published his works as Joris-Karl Huysmans. He is most famous for the novel À rebours. He supported himself by way of a 30-year career in the French civil service.

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

Joris-Karl Huysmans FAQ

How many books has Joris-Karl Huysmans written?
Joris-Karl Huysmans published 9 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Joris-Karl Huysmans's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with À Rebours.
What is Joris-Karl Huysmans's last book?
En Ménage (1908).
What is Joris-Karl Huysmans's most famous book?
À Rebours (1884) is Joris-Karl Huysmans's most widely read book.
Does Joris-Karl Huysmans write under a pen name?
Yes: Joris-Karl Huysmans has also published as A. Meunier.
Can I read Joris-Karl Huysmans's books for free?
Yes. 5 books by Joris-Karl Huysmans 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.