Pierre Larousse books in order
French grammarian, lexicographer and encyclopaedist
- Lived
- 1817–1875
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
Pierre Larousse published 2 books. The best-known is Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Pierre Larousse
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Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré
Pierre Larousse's most-read book.
Other books in order
Le Larousse Pour Tous (1909)
Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré (1924)
About Pierre Larousse
Pierre Athanase Larousse was a French grammarian, lexicographer and encyclopaedist. He published many of the outstanding educational and reference works of 19th-century France, including the 15-volume Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pierre Larousse FAQ
- How many books has Pierre Larousse written?
- Pierre Larousse published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pierre Larousse's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré.
- What is Pierre Larousse's most famous book?
- Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré is Pierre Larousse's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.