Julien Green books in order
American author
- Lived
- 1900–1998
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 21
- Also writes as
- David Irland, Théophile Delaporte
Julien Green published 15 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 1 play, beginning with Avarice House (1926). The best-known is Leviathan (1929).
Updated September 2026
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Leviathan
Julien Green's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Mont-Cinère (1926)
Adrienne Mesurat (1927)
Leviathan (1929)
The Dreamer (1934)
Midnight (1936)
Personal Record 1928-1939 (1939)
Moïra (1950)
Minuit (1954)
The Transgressor (1955)
To Leave Before Dawn (1963)
The War at Sixteen (1964)
The Other One (1973)
Épaves (1976)
The Distant Lands (1987)
The Stars Ofthe South (1989)
Non-fiction in order
Avarice House (1926)
Diary, 1928-1957 (1964)
God's Fool (1983)
Paris (1983)
The Green Paradise (1992)
Plays in order
South (1972)
About Julien Green
Julien Green, often Julian Green, was an American writer who lived most of his life in France and wrote primarily in French, although he also wrote some works in English. Over a long and prolific career, he authored novels and essays, several plays, and a biography of Francis of Assisi, produced a four-volume autobiography, and for decades maintained a daily journal that he edited and published in nineteen volumes. The posthumous publication of the unexpurgated journals revealed aspects of his personality and sexuality that had been omitted from the published editions, revealed details about many of his prominent contemporaries, and documented the gay subculture of 20th-century France.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Julien Green FAQ
- How many books has Julien Green written?
- Julien Green published 15 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Julien Green's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Leviathan.
- What is Julien Green's last book?
- The Green Paradise (1992).
- What is Julien Green's most famous book?
- Leviathan (1929) is Julien Green's most widely read book.
- Does Julien Green write under a pen name?
- Yes: Julien Green has also published as David Irland and Théophile Delaporte.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.