
Jules de Goncourt published 2 novels, beginning with The Woman of the Eighteenth Century (1862).
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The Woman of the Eighteenth Century
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The Woman of the Eighteenth Century (1862)

Germinie Lacerteux (1886), with Edmond de Goncourt
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Jules Alfred Huot de Goncourt was a French writer, who published books together with his brother Edmond. Jules was born and died in Paris. His death at the age of 39 was at Auteuil of a stroke brought on by syphilis.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
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- How many books has Jules de Goncourt written?
- Jules de Goncourt published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jules de Goncourt's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Woman of the Eighteenth Century.
- What is Jules de Goncourt's last book?
- The Woman of the Eighteenth Century (1862).
- What is Jules de Goncourt's most famous book?
- The Woman of the Eighteenth Century (1862) is Jules de Goncourt's most widely read book.
- Can I read Jules de Goncourt's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Jules de Goncourt are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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