Pierre Drieu La Rochelle books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1893–1945
- Country
- France
- Books
- 6
Pierre Drieu La Rochelle published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Man Covered with Women (1925). The best-known is The Comedy of Charleroi (1934).
Updated September 2026
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The Comedy of Charleroi
Pierre Drieu La Rochelle's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Man Covered with Women (1925)
Gilles (1939)
The Man on Horseback (Mar 1943)
Novellas in order
Will O' the Wisp (May 1931)
Short story collections in order
The Comedy of Charleroi (1934)
Non-fiction in order
Secret Journal and Other Writings (1951)
Film and TV adaptations
- Oslo, August 31st (2011)Film · from Will O' the Wisp
About Pierre Drieu La Rochelle
Pierre Eugène Drieu La Rochelle was a French writer of novels, short stories, and political essays. He was born, lived and died in Paris. Drieu La Rochelle became a proponent of French fascism in the 1930s, and was a well-known collaborationist during the German occupation. He is best known for his books Le Feu Follet and Gilles.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pierre Drieu La Rochelle FAQ
- How many books has Pierre Drieu La Rochelle written?
- Pierre Drieu La Rochelle published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pierre Drieu La Rochelle's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Comedy of Charleroi.
- What is Pierre Drieu La Rochelle's last book?
- The Man on Horseback (1943).
- What is Pierre Drieu La Rochelle's most famous book?
- The Comedy of Charleroi (1934) is Pierre Drieu La Rochelle's most widely read book.
- Which Pierre Drieu La Rochelle books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Will O' the Wisp (as Oslo, August 31st, film, 2011).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.