Louis Pergaud books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1882–1915
- Country
- France
- Books
- 1
Louis Pergaud published 1 novel, beginning with War of the Buttons (1912).
Updated September 2026
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War of the Buttons
Louis Pergaud's most-read book.
Louis Pergaud books in order of publication
War of the Buttons (1912)
Film and TV adaptations
- War of the Buttons (1962)Film · from War of the Buttons
- War of the Buttons (1994)Film · from War of the Buttons
- War of the Buttons (2011)Film · from War of the Buttons
- War of the Buttons (2011)Film · from War of the Buttons
About Louis Pergaud
Louis Pergaud was a French novelist, war poet, and soldier, whose principal works were known as "Animal Stories" due to his featuring animals of the Franche-Comté in lead roles. His most notable work was the novel La Guerre des boutons (1912). It has been reprinted more than 30 times, and is included on the French high-school curriculum.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Louis Pergaud FAQ
- How many books has Louis Pergaud written?
- Louis Pergaud published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Louis Pergaud's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with War of the Buttons.
- What is Louis Pergaud's last book?
- War of the Buttons (1912).
- What is Louis Pergaud's most famous book?
- War of the Buttons (1912) is Louis Pergaud's most widely read book.
- Which Louis Pergaud books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including War of the Buttons (film, 1962).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.