Philippe Soupault published 2 novels, 1 play and 1 other book, beginning with Les Champs Magnétiques (1920). The best-known is Last Nights of Paris (1929).
Updated September 2026
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Last Nights of Paris
Philippe Soupault's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Les Champs Magnétiques (1920), with André Breton
Last Nights of Paris (1929)
Plays in order
If You Please (1964), with André Breton
Other books in order
William Blake (1928)
About Philippe Soupault
Philippe Soupault was a French poet, novelist, critic, and political activist, born in Chaville. He was active in Dadaism and later was instrumental in founding the Surrealist movement with André Breton. Soupault initiated the periodical Littérature together with writers Breton and Louis Aragon in Paris in 1919, which, for many, marks the beginnings of Surrealism. The first book of automatic writing, Les Champs magnétiques (1920), was co-authored by Soupault and Breton.
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Philippe Soupault FAQ
- How many books has Philippe Soupault written?
- Philippe Soupault published 2 novels, 1 play and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Philippe Soupault's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Last Nights of Paris.
- What is Philippe Soupault's most famous book?
- Last Nights of Paris (1929) is Philippe Soupault's most widely read book.
- Does Philippe Soupault write under a pen name?
- Yes: Philippe Soupault has also published as Philippe Verneuil.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.