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French writer

Lived
1834–1908
Country
France
Books
14

Ludovic Halévy published 5 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 7 other books, beginning with Barbe-bleue (1868). The best-known is Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts (1874).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ludovic Halévy

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Abbe Constantin (1882)

    208 pages

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  2. The Abbot Constantine (1882)

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  3. L'abbé Constantin (1886)

    156 pages

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  4. Criquette (1890)

    319 pages

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  5. Abbé Constantin, and a Marriage for Love (1902)

    196 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Parisian Points of View (1894)

    124 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. A Marriage for Love (1881)

    88 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Barbe-bleue (1868)

    62 pages

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  2. La Belle Hélène (1868)

    75 pages

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  3. La Grande-ducesse De Gerolstein (1869)

    54 pages

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  4. Frou-frou (1870)

    86 pages

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  5. Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts (1874)

    70 pages

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  6. The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein (1876)

    62 pages

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  7. The Little Duke (1878)

    77 pages

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About Ludovic Halévy

Ludovic Halévy was a French author and playwright, known for his collaborations with Henri Meilhac on the libretti for Georges Bizet's Carmen and comic operas by Jacques Offenbach, including La belle Hélène (1864), La vie parisienne (1866), La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein (1867) and La Périchole (1868)

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Ludovic Halévy FAQ

How many books has Ludovic Halévy written?
Ludovic Halévy published 5 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ludovic Halévy's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts.
What is Ludovic Halévy's last book?
Abbé Constantin, and a Marriage for Love (1902).
What is Ludovic Halévy's most famous book?
Carmen, an Opera in Four Acts (1874) is Ludovic Halévy's most widely read book.
Can I read Ludovic Halévy's books for free?
Yes. 6 books by Ludovic Halévy are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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