Saint-John Perse books in order
French poet and diplomat
- Lived
- 1887–1975
- Country
- France
- Books
- 7
- Also writes as
- Saint Leger Leger
Saint-John Perse published 4 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Anabase (1924). The best-known is Amers (1957).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Saint-John Perse
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Amers
Saint-John Perse's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Anabase (1924)
Éloges, and Other Poems (1944)
Amers (1957)
Collected Poems (1960)
Other books in order
Birds (1962)
Letters (1979)
The Poet and the Diplomat (2001)
About Saint-John Perse
Alexis Leger, better known by his pseudonym Saint-John Perse, was a French poet, writer and diplomat, awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the soaring flight and the evocative imagery of his poetry which in a visionary fashion reflects the conditions of our time".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Saint-John Perse FAQ
- How many books has Saint-John Perse written?
- Saint-John Perse published 4 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Saint-John Perse's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Amers.
- What is Saint-John Perse's last book?
- Birds (1962).
- What is Saint-John Perse's most famous book?
- Amers (1957) is Saint-John Perse's most widely read book.
- Does Saint-John Perse write under a pen name?
- Yes: Saint-John Perse has also published as Saint Leger Leger.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.