Monique Wittig books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1935–2003
- Country
- France
- Books
- 6
Monique Wittig published 3 novels, 2 novellas and 1 other book, beginning with The Lesbian Body (1973).
Updated September 2026
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The Lesbian Body
Monique Wittig's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
L'Opoponax (1964)
The Lesbian Body (1973)
Lesbian Peoples (1979)
Novellas in order
Les Guérillères (1969)
The Straight Mind and Other Essays (1992)
Other books in order
Across the Acheron (1987)
About Monique Wittig
Monique Wittig was a French author, philosopher, and feminist theorist who wrote about abolition of the sex-class system and coined the phrase "heterosexual contract." Her groundbreaking work is titled The Straight Mind and Other Essays. She published her first novel, L'Opoponax, in 1964. Her second novel, Les Guérillères (1969), was a landmark text in the lesbian feminism canon.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Monique Wittig FAQ
- How many books has Monique Wittig written?
- Monique Wittig published 3 novels, 2 novellas and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Monique Wittig's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Lesbian Body.
- What is Monique Wittig's last book?
- The Straight Mind and Other Essays (1992).
- What is Monique Wittig's most famous book?
- The Lesbian Body (1973) is Monique Wittig's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.