Portrait of Paul Scarron

Paul Scarron books in order

French poet and dramatist

Lived
1610–1660
Country
France
Books
5

Paul Scarron published 4 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Le Roman Comique (1651).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Paul Scarron

Standalone novels in order

  1. Le Roman Comique (1651)

    384 pages

  2. The Comical Romance (1665)

    228 pages

  3. The Whole Comical Works (1700)

    560 pages

  4. Virgile Travesti (1700)

Short story collections in order

  1. The Whole Comical Works of Monsr. Scarron (1700)

    359 pages

About Paul Scarron

Paul Scarron was a French poet, dramatist, and novelist, born in Paris. Though his precise birth date is unknown, he was baptised on 4 July 1610. Scarron was the first husband of Françoise d'Aubigné, who later became Madame de Maintenon and secretly married King Louis XIV.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Paul Scarron FAQ

How many books has Paul Scarron written?
Paul Scarron published 4 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Paul Scarron's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Le Roman Comique.
What is Paul Scarron's last book?
Le Roman Comique (1651).
What is Paul Scarron's most famous book?
Le Roman Comique (1651) is Paul Scarron's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.