Pierre Corneille published 1 novel and 21 plays, beginning with Le Cid (1636). The best-known is Cinna (1643).
Updated September 2026
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Cinna
Pierre Corneille's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Psyché (Jan 1671), with Molière and Philippe Quinault
Plays in order
Clitandre (1632)
La Veuve (1633)
Mélite (1633)
Médée (1635)
L'Illusion Comique (1636)
Le Cid (1636)
La Galerie Du Palais (1637)
La Place Royale (1637)
Cinna (1643)
The Liar (1644)
Rodogune (1647)
Don Sanche D'Aragon (1649)
Horace (1656)
Sertorius (1662)
Pompey (1663)
Agésilas (1666)
Polyeucte (1666)
Attila (1667)
Tite Et Bérénice (1671)
Pertharite (1674)
Nicomède (1907)
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About Pierre Corneille
Pierre Corneille was a French tragedian. He is generally considered one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists, along with Molière and Racine.
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Pierre Corneille FAQ
- How many books has Pierre Corneille written?
- Pierre Corneille published 1 novel and 21 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pierre Corneille's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cinna.
- What is Pierre Corneille's last book?
- Psyché (1671).
- What is Pierre Corneille's most famous book?
- Cinna (1643) is Pierre Corneille's most widely read book.
- Can I read Pierre Corneille's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Pierre Corneille are 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.