Raymond Roussel books in order
French poet, novelist, playwright, musician, and chess enthusiast
- Lived
- 1877–1933
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
Raymond Roussel published 4 novels, beginning with La Vue (1904). The best-known is Locus Solus (1914).
Updated September 2026
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Locus Solus
Raymond Roussel's most-read book.
Raymond Roussel books in order of publication
La Vue (1904)
Impressions of Africa (1909)
Locus Solus (1914)
How I Wrote Certain of My Books (1977)
About Raymond Roussel
Raymond Roussel was a French poet, novelist, playwright, musician, and chess enthusiast. Through his novels, poems, and plays he exerted a profound influence on certain groups within 20th century French literature, including the Surrealists, Oulipo, and the authors of the nouveau roman.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Raymond Roussel FAQ
- How many books has Raymond Roussel written?
- Raymond Roussel published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Raymond Roussel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Locus Solus.
- What is Raymond Roussel's last book?
- Locus Solus (1914).
- What is Raymond Roussel's most famous book?
- Locus Solus (1914) is Raymond Roussel's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.