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Sarah Bernhardt books in order

French stage actress, painter and sculptor

Lived
1844–1923
Country
France
Books
6

Sarah Bernhardt published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with In the Clouds (1880). The best-known is Memories of My Life (1907).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Sarah Bernhardt

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Idol of Paris (1922)

    232 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Memories of My Life (1907)

    455 pages

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  2. My Double Life (1907)

    453 pages

    Read free

  3. The Art of the Theatre (1924)

    224 pages

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Other books in order

  1. In the Clouds (1880)

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  2. Adrienne Lecouvreur (1905)

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About Sarah Bernhardt

Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actress who starred in some of the most popular French plays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas fils, Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo, Fédora and La Tosca by Victorien Sardou, and L'Aiglon by Edmond Rostand. She played female and male roles, including Shakespeare's Hamlet. Rostand called her "the queen of the pose and the princess of the gesture", and Hugo praised her "golden voice". She made several theatrical tours worldwide and was one of the early prominent actresses to make sound recordings and act in motion pictures. She was also an accomplished visual artist, as a painter and particularly as a sculptor.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Sarah Bernhardt FAQ

How many books has Sarah Bernhardt written?
Sarah Bernhardt published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Sarah Bernhardt's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memories of My Life.
What is Sarah Bernhardt's last book?
The Art of the Theatre (1924).
What is Sarah Bernhardt's most famous book?
Memories of My Life (1907) is Sarah Bernhardt's most widely read book.
Can I read Sarah Bernhardt's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Sarah Bernhardt 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.