Marcel Schwob books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1867–1905
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Loyson-Bridet
Marcel Schwob published 2 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with Le Livre De Monelle (1894). The best-known is Imaginary Lives (1896).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Marcel Schwob
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Imaginary Lives
Marcel Schwob's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Le Livre De Monelle (1894)
The Children's Crusade (1898)
Short story collections in order
Imaginary Lives (1896)
Other books in order
Mimes (1901)
About Marcel Schwob
Mayer André Marcel Schwob, known as Marcel Schwob, was a French symbolist writer best known for his short stories and his literary influence on authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Alfonso Reyes, Roberto Bolaño and Patricio Pron. He has been called a "precursor of Surrealism". In addition to over a hundred short stories, he wrote journalistic articles, essays, biographies, literary reviews and analysis, translations and plays. He was extremely well known and respected during his life and notably befriended a great number of intellectuals and artists of the time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Marcel Schwob FAQ
- How many books has Marcel Schwob written?
- Marcel Schwob published 2 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marcel Schwob's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Imaginary Lives.
- What is Marcel Schwob's last book?
- The Children's Crusade (1898).
- What is Marcel Schwob's most famous book?
- Imaginary Lives (1896) is Marcel Schwob's most widely read book.
- Does Marcel Schwob write under a pen name?
- Yes: Marcel Schwob has also published as Loyson-Bridet.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.