Portrait of Maurice Barrès

Maurice Barrès books in order

French novelist

Lived
1862–1923
Country
France
Books
6

Maurice Barrès published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Les Deracines (1897).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Maurice Barrès

Standalone novels in order

  1. Les Deracines (1897)

  2. Colette Baudoche (1909)

    194 pages

  3. The Sacred Hill (1913)

  4. Un Jardin Sur L'Oronte (1922)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Barrès Par Lui-même (1954)

    191 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Undying Spirit of France (1917)

    78 pages

About Maurice Barrès

Auguste-Maurice Barrès was an anti-Semitic French novelist, journalist, philosopher, and politician. Spending some time in Italy, he became a figure in French literature with the release of his work The Cult of the Self in 1888. He was elected a member of the Académie Française in 1906.

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

Maurice Barrès FAQ

How many books has Maurice Barrès written?
Maurice Barrès published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Maurice Barrès's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Les Deracines.
What is Maurice Barrès's last book?
Un Jardin Sur L'Oronte (1922).
What is Maurice Barrès's most famous book?
Les Deracines (1897) is Maurice Barrès's most widely read book.

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