Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais published 1 novel and 4 plays, beginning with Les Deux Amis (1770). The best-known is La Folle Journée, Ou Le Mariage De Figaro (1785).
Updated September 2026
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La Folle Journée, Ou Le Mariage De Figaro
Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
La Folle Journée, Ou Le Mariage De Figaro (1785)
Plays in order
Les Deux Amis (1770)
The Barber of Seville (Feb 1775)
The Marriage of Figaro (1778)
The Guilty Mother (1792)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Barber of Seville (1904)Film · from The Barber of Seville
- The Barber of Seville (1944)Film · from The Barber of Seville
- The Marriage of Figaro (1920)Film · from The Marriage of Figaro
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About Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais was a French playwright and diplomat of the Age of Enlightenment. Best known for his three Figaro plays, at various times in his life he was also a watchmaker, inventor, musician, spy, publisher, arms dealer, and revolutionary.
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Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais FAQ
- How many books has Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais written?
- Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais published 1 novel and 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Folle Journée, Ou Le Mariage De Figaro.
- What is Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais's last book?
- La Folle Journée, Ou Le Mariage De Figaro (1785).
- What is Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais's most famous book?
- La Folle Journée, Ou Le Mariage De Figaro (1785) is Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais's most widely read book.
- Which Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Barber of Seville (film, 1904) and The Marriage of Figaro (film, 1920).
- Can I read Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.