Robert Desnos books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1900–1945
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Pierre de Ruynes, Pierre de Ruysnes, Valentin Guillois
Robert Desnos published 1 novel and 1 novella. The best-known is Liberty or Love!.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert Desnos
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Liberty or Love!
Robert Desnos's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Automatic Muse (1994)
Novellas in order
Liberty or Love! (1993)
About Robert Desnos
Robert Desnos was a French poet who played a key role in the Surrealist movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Desnos FAQ
- How many books has Robert Desnos written?
- Robert Desnos published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Desnos's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Liberty or Love!.
- What is Robert Desnos's most famous book?
- Liberty or Love! is Robert Desnos's most widely read book.
- Does Robert Desnos write under a pen name?
- Yes: Robert Desnos has also published as Pierre de Ruynes, Pierre de Ruysnes and Valentin Guillois.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.