Paul Éluard books in order
French poet
- Lived
- 1895–1952
- Country
- France
- Books
- 6
- Also writes as
- Paul Edouard, Didier Desroches, Jean Du Haut, Maurice Hervent
Paul Éluard published 2 novels, 2 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Capitale De La Douleur (1926). The best-known is A Pablo Picasso (1944).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Éluard
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A Pablo Picasso
Paul Éluard's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Pablo Picasso (1944)
Selected Writings (1951)
Poetry in order
Capitale De La Douleur (1926)
Last Love Poems of Paul Eluard (1980)
Other books in order
Le Dur Désir De Durer (1946)
The Immaculate Conception (1990)
About Paul Éluard
Paul Éluard, born Eugène Émile Paul Grindel, was a French poet and one of the founders of the Surrealist movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Éluard FAQ
- How many books has Paul Éluard written?
- Paul Éluard published 2 novels, 2 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Éluard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Pablo Picasso.
- What is Paul Éluard's last book?
- Selected Writings (1951).
- What is Paul Éluard's most famous book?
- A Pablo Picasso (1944) is Paul Éluard's most widely read book.
- Does Paul Éluard write under a pen name?
- Yes: Paul Éluard has also published as Paul Edouard, Didier Desroches, Jean Du Haut and Maurice Hervent.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.