Paul Claudel books in order
French diplomat, poet and playwright
- Lived
- 1868–1955
- Country
- France
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Delachapelle
Paul Claudel published 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 4 plays and 4 other books, beginning with Cinq Grandes Odes (1913). The best-known is The Tidings Brought to Mary (1916).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Claudel
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The Tidings Brought to Mary
Paul Claudel's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Ways and Crossways (1933)
Poetic Art (1948)
Poetry in order
Cinq Grandes Odes (1913)
Plays in order
The Tidings Brought to Mary (1916)
The Hostage (1917)
The Satin Slipper (1943)
L'Otage (1972)
Other books in order
Three Plays (1945)
The Eye Listens (1950)
A Poet Before the Cross (1958)
I Believe in God (1963)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Annunciation of Marie (1991)Film · from The Tidings Brought to Mary
About Paul Claudel
Paul Claudel was a French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel. He is most famous for his verse dramas, which often convey his devout Catholicism, and for institutionalizing his sister.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Claudel FAQ
- How many books has Paul Claudel written?
- Paul Claudel published 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 4 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Claudel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Tidings Brought to Mary.
- What is Paul Claudel's last book?
- Poetic Art (1948).
- What is Paul Claudel's most famous book?
- The Tidings Brought to Mary (1916) is Paul Claudel's most widely read book.
- Does Paul Claudel write under a pen name?
- Yes: Paul Claudel has also published as Delachapelle.
- Which Paul Claudel books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Tidings Brought to Mary (as The Annunciation of Marie, film, 1991).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.