Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux books in order
French poet and critic
- Lived
- 1636–1711
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Boileau, Nicolas - L'Art Poétique (1674). The best-known is Lutrin (1708).
Updated September 2026
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Lutrin
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Boileau, Nicolas - L'Art Poétique (1674)
Novellas in order
Lutrin (1708)
Poetry in order
The Art of Poetry (1710)
Other books in order
The Works of Monsieur Boileau (1711)
About Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux, often known simply as Boileau, was a French poet and critic. He did much to reform the prevailing form of French poetry, in the same way that Blaise Pascal did to reform the prose. He was greatly influenced by Horace.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux FAQ
- How many books has Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux written?
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lutrin.
- What is Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's last book?
- Lutrin (1708).
- What is Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's most famous book?
- Lutrin (1708) is Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.