Marcel Aymé published 11 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 play, beginning with The Hollow Field (1929). The best-known is Le Passe Muraille (1943).
Updated September 2026
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Le Passe Muraille
Marcel Aymé's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Hollow Field (1929)
La Rue Sans Nom (1930)
La Jument Verte (1933)
La Belle Image (1941)
Travelingue (1941)
Uranus (May 1948)
The Wonderful Farm (1951)
Across Paris (1957)
The Proverb (1961)
Clérambard (1962)
Lucienne Et Le Boucher (1962)
Short story collections in order
Le Passe Muraille (1943)
Plays in order
La Tête Des Autres (1952)
Film and TV adaptations
- Uranus (1990)Film · from Uranus
About Marcel Aymé
Marcel Aymé was a French novelist and playwright, who also wrote screenplays and works for children.
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Marcel Aymé FAQ
- How many books has Marcel Aymé written?
- Marcel Aymé published 11 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marcel Aymé's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Le Passe Muraille.
- What is Marcel Aymé's last book?
- Lucienne Et Le Boucher (1962).
- What is Marcel Aymé's most famous book?
- Le Passe Muraille (1943) is Marcel Aymé's most widely read book.
- Which Marcel Aymé books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Uranus (film, 1990).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.