Pierre Reverdy books in order
French poet
- Lived
- 1889–1960
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Pierre Reverdy published 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with Self Defense (1919).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Pierre Reverdy
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Self Defense
Pierre Reverdy's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Selected Poems (1969)
Other books in order
Self Defense (1919)
Plupart Du Temps, 1915-1922 (1969)
About Pierre Reverdy
Pierre Reverdy was a French poet whose works were inspired by and subsequently proceeded to influence the provocative art movements of the day, Surrealism, Dadaism and Cubism. The loneliness and spiritual apprehension that ran through his poetry appealed to the Surrealist credo. He, though, remained independent of the prevailing "-isms", searching for something beyond their definitions. His writing matured into a mystical mission seeking, as he wrote: "the sublime simplicity of reality."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pierre Reverdy FAQ
- How many books has Pierre Reverdy written?
- Pierre Reverdy published 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pierre Reverdy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Self Defense.
- What is Pierre Reverdy's last book?
- Self Defense (1919).
- What is Pierre Reverdy's most famous book?
- Self Defense (1919) is Pierre Reverdy's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.