Paul Bourget books in order
French writer, playwright and critic
- Lived
- 1852–1935
- Country
- France
- Books
- 18
- Also writes as
- Junius
Paul Bourget published 16 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with A Cruel Enigma (1887). The best-known is Le Disciple (1925).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Bourget
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Le Disciple
Paul Bourget's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Cruel Enigma (1887)
Pastels (1888)
The Disciple (1889)
Pastels of Men (1891)
Cosmopolis (1892)
A Living Lie (1896)
A Tragic Idyl (1896)
Domestic Dramas (1897)
The Screen (1901)
Monica & Other Stories...: By Paul Bourget (1902)
Un Divorce (1904)
The Blue Duchess (1908)
The Weight of the Name (1908)
The Noon Demon (1914)
The Night Cometh (1916)
Le Disciple (1925)
Non-fiction in order
Études Et Portraits (1888)
Outre-mer (1894)
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About Paul Bourget
Paul Charles Joseph Bourget was a French poet, novelist and critic. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Bourget FAQ
- How many books has Paul Bourget written?
- Paul Bourget published 16 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Bourget's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Le Disciple.
- What is Paul Bourget's last book?
- Le Disciple (1925).
- What is Paul Bourget's most famous book?
- Le Disciple (1925) is Paul Bourget's most widely read book.
- Does Paul Bourget write under a pen name?
- Yes: Paul Bourget has also published as Junius.
- Can I read Paul Bourget's books for free?
- Yes. 14 books by Paul Bourget are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.