Roger Caillois books in order
French author and philosopher
- Lived
- 1913–1978
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
Roger Caillois published 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with L' Homme Et Le Sacré (1950). The best-known is Man, Play and Games (1958).
Updated September 2026
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Man, Play and Games
Roger Caillois's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Pontius Pilate (1961)
Non-fiction in order
L' Homme Et Le Sacré (1950)
Man, Play and Games (1958)
Man and the Sacred (1959)
Other books in order
Approches De L'imaginaire (1974)
About Roger Caillois
Roger Caillois was a French intellectual and prolific writer whose original work brought together literary criticism, sociology, poetry, ludology and philosophy by focusing on very diverse subjects such as games, surrealism, south-American literature, the mineral world, dreams and images, ethnology, the history of religions and the sacred. He was also instrumental in introducing Latin American authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Neruda and Miguel Ángel Asturias to the French public. After his death, the French Literary award Prix Roger Caillois was named after him in 1991.
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Roger Caillois FAQ
- How many books has Roger Caillois written?
- Roger Caillois published 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Roger Caillois's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Man, Play and Games.
- What is Roger Caillois's last book?
- Pontius Pilate (1961).
- What is Roger Caillois's most famous book?
- Man, Play and Games (1958) is Roger Caillois's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.