Jules Renard books in order
French author
- Lived
- 1864–1910
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Jules Renard published 1 novel, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Poil De Carotte (1894).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jules Renard
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Poil De Carotte
Jules Renard's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Poil De Carotte (1894)
Short story collections in order
Histoires Naturelles (1896)
Non-fiction in order
Journal, 1887–1910 (1925)
About Jules Renard
Pierre-Jules Renard was a French novelist, playwright, and diarist. He was a member of the Académie Goncourt and is acclaimed for Poil de carotte, a bitterly ironical account of his own childhood. His other famous works include, Les Histoires Naturelles, Le Plaisir de rompre, and the posthumously published Huit Jours à la campagne.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jules Renard FAQ
- How many books has Jules Renard written?
- Jules Renard published 1 novel, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jules Renard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poil De Carotte.
- What is Jules Renard's last book?
- Histoires Naturelles (1896).
- What is Jules Renard's most famous book?
- Poil De Carotte (1894) is Jules Renard's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.