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Pierre de Marivaux books in order

French novelist and dramatist

Lived
1688–1763
Country
France
Books
21

Pierre de Marivaux published 4 novels and 17 plays, beginning with Arlequin Poli Par L'amour (1720). The best-known is Double Inconstancy (1724).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. La Vie De Marianne (1731)

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  2. Le Paysan Parvenu (1734)

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  3. L'Épreuve (1740)

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  4. Le Préjugé Vaincu (1747)

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Plays in order

  1. Arlequin Poli Par L'amour (1720)

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  2. La Surprise De L'amour (1723)

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  3. Double Inconstancy (1724)

    207 pages

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  4. Le Prince Travesti (1724)

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  5. L'Île Des Esclaves (1725)

    96 pages

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  6. Annibal (1727)

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  7. L'Île De La Raison (1727)

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  8. La Fausse Suivante (1729)

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  9. The Game of Love and Chance (Jan 1730)

    128 pages

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  10. Les Serments Indiscrets (1732)

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  11. The Triumph of Love (1732)

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  12. Le Petit-Maître Corrigé (1734)

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  13. Les Fausses Confidences (1738)

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  14. Les Sincères (1739)

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  15. La Dispute (1747)

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  16. La Colonie (Dec 1750)

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  17. Les Acteurs De Bonne Foi (Nov 1758)

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About Pierre de Marivaux

Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux, commonly referred to as Marivaux, was a French playwright and novelist.

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

Pierre de Marivaux FAQ

How many books has Pierre de Marivaux written?
Pierre de Marivaux published 4 novels and 17 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Pierre de Marivaux's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Double Inconstancy.
What is Pierre de Marivaux's last book?
Le Préjugé Vaincu (1747).
What is Pierre de Marivaux's most famous book?
Double Inconstancy (1724) is Pierre de Marivaux's most widely read book.
Can I read Pierre de Marivaux's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Pierre de Marivaux 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.