René Guénon books in order
French metaphysician
- Lived
- 1886–1951
- Country
- Egypt
- Books
- 16
- Also writes as
- Abdel Wahed Yahia, Sheikh Abdel Wahed Yahia
René Guénon published 3 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Theosophy: History of a Pseudo-Religion (1921). The best-known is Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines (1945).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with René Guénon
Start here
Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines
René Guénon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Theosophy: History of a Pseudo-Religion (1921)
The Lord of the World (1927)
The Multiple States of (1932)
Non-fiction in order
Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines (1945)
The Reign of Quantity and the Signs of the Times (1945)
Fundamental Symbols (1995)
Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power (2001)
The Symbolism of the Cross (2001)
Other books in order
Man & His Becoming, According to the Vêdânta (1928)
Man and His Becoming (1946)
The Crisis of the Modern World (1976)
East and West (1995)
The Esoterism of Dante (1996)
The Multiple States of the (2001)
The Great Triad (Guenon, Rene.) (2004)
The King of the World (Guenon, Rene. Works.) (2004)
About René Guénon
René Jean-Marie-Joseph Guénon, also known as Abdalwahid Yahia, was a French-Egyptian intellectual who wrote on topics ranging from esotericism, "sacred science" and "traditional studies" to symbolism and initiation.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
René Guénon FAQ
- How many books has René Guénon written?
- René Guénon published 3 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read René Guénon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines.
- What is René Guénon's last book?
- The Reign of Quantity and the Signs of the Times (1945).
- What is René Guénon's most famous book?
- Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines (1945) is René Guénon's most widely read book.
- Does René Guénon write under a pen name?
- Yes: René Guénon has also published as Abdel Wahed Yahia and Sheikh Abdel Wahed Yahia.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.