René Bazin books in order
French novelist
- Lived
- 1853–1932
- Country
- France
- Books
- 19
- Also writes as
- beignee Seigny
René Bazin published 17 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with A Blot of Ink (1892). The best-known is The Marriage of Mademoiselle Gimel (1913).
Updated September 2026
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The Marriage of Mademoiselle Gimel
René Bazin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Blot of Ink (1892)
The Italians of To-day (1896)
The Ink-stain (Tache D'encre) with a Pref. by E. Lavisse and Illus. by André Brouillet (1905)
"This, My Son" (1908)
Redemption (De Toute Son Âme) (1908)
The Coming Harvest (1908)
The Ink-stain (1910)
Davidée Birot (1912)
The Children of Alsace (1912)
The Penitent (1912)
Madame Corentine (1913)
The Marriage of Mademoiselle Gimel (1913)
Charles De Foucauld, Hermit and Explorer (1923)
Juniper Farm (1928)
Pius X (1928)
Magnificat (1931)
Charles De Foucauld, Hermit and African Explorer (1943)
Non-fiction in order
Charles De Foucauld (1921)
Sons of the Church (1928)
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About René Bazin
René François Nicolas Marie Bazin was a French novelist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
René Bazin FAQ
- How many books has René Bazin written?
- René Bazin published 17 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read René Bazin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Marriage of Mademoiselle Gimel.
- What is René Bazin's last book?
- Magnificat (1931).
- What is René Bazin's most famous book?
- The Marriage of Mademoiselle Gimel (1913) is René Bazin's most widely read book.
- Does René Bazin write under a pen name?
- Yes: René Bazin has also published as beignee Seigny.
- Can I read René Bazin's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by René Bazin are 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.