Paul Valéry books in order
French poet, essayist, and philosopher
- Lived
- 1871–1945
- Country
- France
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Doris
Paul Valéry published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 6 poetry collections and 5 other books, beginning with Charmes, Ou, Poèmes (1922). The best-known is Eupalinos (1924).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Valéry
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Eupalinos
Paul Valéry's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Les Principes D’an-archie Pure Et Appliquée (1984)
Non-fiction in order
Degas, Manet, Morisot (1960)
Poetry in order
Charmes, Ou, Poèmes (1922)
Le Cimetière Marin (1940)
La Jeune Parque (1950)
The Art of Poetry (1958)
Selected Writings of Paul Valery (1964)
Dialogues (1989)
Other books in order
Eupalinos (1924)
Monsieur Teste (1927)
Regards Sur Le Monde Actuel (1933)
Degas, Danse, Dessin (1935)
Degas Dance Drawing (1948)
About Paul Valéry
Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules Valéry was a French poet, essayist, and philosopher. In addition to his poetry and fiction, his interests included aphorisms on art, history, letters, music, and current events.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Valéry FAQ
- How many books has Paul Valéry written?
- Paul Valéry published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 6 poetry collections and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Valéry's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Eupalinos.
- What is Paul Valéry's last book?
- Le Cimetière Marin (1940).
- What is Paul Valéry's most famous book?
- Eupalinos (1924) is Paul Valéry's most widely read book.
- Does Paul Valéry write under a pen name?
- Yes: Paul Valéry has also published as Doris.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.