Julien Gracq published 6 novels, 2 novellas and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Opposing Shore (1951).
Updated September 2026
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The Opposing Shore
Julien Gracq's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Dark Stranger (1945)
The Opposing Shore (1951)
A Balcony in the Forest (1958)
Reading Writing (1980)
Préférences (1986)
The Sunset Lands (2014)
Novellas in order
The Castle of Argol (1938)
La Presqu’île (1970)
Non-fiction in order
The Narrow Waters (1976)
The Shape of a City (1985)
About Julien Gracq
Julien Gracq was a French writer. He wrote novels, critiques, a play, and poetry. His literary works were noted for their dreamlike abstraction, elegant style and refined vocabulary. He was close to the surrealist movement, in particular its leader André Breton.
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Julien Gracq FAQ
- How many books has Julien Gracq written?
- Julien Gracq published 6 novels, 2 novellas and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Julien Gracq's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Opposing Shore.
- What is Julien Gracq's last book?
- Préférences (1986).
- What is Julien Gracq's most famous book?
- The Opposing Shore (1951) is Julien Gracq's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.