Marcel Pagnol books in order
Novelist, playwright and filmmaker from France
- Lived
- 1895–1974
- Country
- France
- Books
- 18
- Series
- 1
Marcel Pagnol published 10 novels, 4 non-fiction books, 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with Marius (1928). The series is Souvenirs d'enfance (4 books, starting with My Father's Glory). The best-known is My Father's Glory (1957).
Updated September 2026
Souvenirs d'enfance books in order (4)Series page
Reading order: 1 My Father's Glory (1957) · 2 My Mother's Castle (1957) · 3 The Time of Secrets (1960) · 4 The Time of Love (1977)
- 1.
My Father's Glory (1957)
- 2.
My Mother's Castle (1957)
- 3.
The Time of Secrets (Jun 1960)
- 4.
The Time of Love (1977)
Where to start with Marcel Pagnol
Start here
My Father's Glory
Marcel Pagnol's most-read book and the first of the 4 Souvenirs d'enfance books.
Standalone novels in order
Merlusse (1935)
César (1953)
The Water of the Hills (l' Eau Des Collines) (1962)
Jean De Florette (1963)
Manon Des Sources (1963)
Le Château De Ma Mère (1964)
La Femme Du Boulanger (1973)
Le Secret Du Masque De Fer (1973)
Non-fiction in order
Notes Sur Le Rire (1947)
La Gloire De Mon Père (1957)
Plays in order
Marius (1928)
Topaze (1930)
Fanny (1946)
Other books in order
Souvenirs D'Enfance, 4 Volumes (1987)
Film and TV adaptations
- Marius (1931)Film · from Marius
- Topaze (1933)Film · from Topaze
- Topaze (1933)Film · from Topaze
- Topaze (1951)Film · from Topaze
- Mr. Topaze (1961)Film · from Topaze
- Fanny (1932)Film · from Fanny
- Fanny (1933)Film · from Fanny
- The Black Whale (1934)Film · from Fanny
- Port of Seven Seas (1938)Film · from Fanny
- My Father's Glory (1990)Film · from My Father's Glory
- My Mother's Castle (1990)Film · from My Mother's Castle
- The Time of Secrets (2022)Film · from The Time of Secrets
- Jean de Florette (1986)Film · from Jean De Florette
- Manon des Sources (1986)Film · from Manon Des Sources
About Marcel Pagnol
Marcel Paul Pagnol was a French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. Regarded as an auteur, in 1946, he became the first filmmaker elected to the Académie française. Pagnol is generally regarded as one of France's greatest 20th-century writers and is notable for his mastery of multiple literary genres—memoir, novel, theatre and film.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Marcel Pagnol FAQ
- How many books has Marcel Pagnol written?
- Marcel Pagnol published 10 novels, 4 non-fiction books, 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marcel Pagnol's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Souvenirs d'enfance with My Father's Glory. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Marcel Pagnol's last book?
- Le Secret Du Masque De Fer (1973).
- What is Marcel Pagnol's most famous book?
- My Father's Glory (1957) is Marcel Pagnol's most widely read book.
- Are Marcel Pagnol's books connected?
- 4 books belong to 1 series (Souvenirs d'enfance); the other 14 books stand alone.
- Which Marcel Pagnol books have been adapted?
- 8 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Marius (film, 1931), Topaze (film, 1933), Fanny (film, 1932) and My Father's Glory (film, 1990).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.