Jules Romains books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1885–1972
- Country
- France
- Books
- 6
Jules Romains published 5 novels and 1 play, beginning with The Death of a Nobody (1911). The best-known is Verdun (1939).
Updated September 2026
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Verdun
Jules Romains's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Death of a Nobody (1911)
Men of Good Will (1933)
The Body's Rapture (1933)
Verdun (1939)
Une Femme Singulière (1957)
Plays in order
Knock (1924)
Film and TV adaptations
- Knock (1925)Film · from Knock
- Knock (2017)Film · from Knock
About Jules Romains
Jules Romains was a French poet and writer and the founder of the Unanimism literary movement. His works include the play Knock ou le Triomphe de la médecine, and a cycle of works called Les Hommes de bonne volonté . Sinclair Lewis called him one of the six best novelists in the world.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jules Romains FAQ
- How many books has Jules Romains written?
- Jules Romains published 5 novels and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jules Romains's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Verdun.
- What is Jules Romains's last book?
- Une Femme Singulière (1957).
- What is Jules Romains's most famous book?
- Verdun (1939) is Jules Romains's most widely read book.
- Which Jules Romains books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Knock (film, 1925).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.