How many books has Léopold Sédar Senghor written?

Léopold Sédar Senghor published 1 novel, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Léopold Sédar Senghor's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Belle Histoire De Leuk-le-Lièvre.

La Belle Histoire De Leuk-le-Lièvre (1953) is Léopold Sédar Senghor's most widely read book.

First president of Senegal, poet, and cultural theorist

Léopold Sédar Senghor published 1 novel, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with La Belle Histoire De Leuk-le-Lièvre (1953).

Updated September 2026

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La Belle Histoire De Leuk-le-Lièvre
Léopold Sédar Senghor's most-read book.

Léopold Sédar Senghor was a Senegalese politician, cultural theorist and poet who served as the first president of Senegal from 1960 to 1980.

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How many books has Léopold Sédar Senghor written?: Léopold Sédar Senghor published 1 novel, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Léopold Sédar Senghor's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Belle Histoire De Leuk-le-Lièvre.
What is Léopold Sédar Senghor's last book?: Oeuvre Poétique (1990).
What is Léopold Sédar Senghor's most famous book?: La Belle Histoire De Leuk-le-Lièvre (1953) is Léopold Sédar Senghor's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.