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French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and art and literary critic

Lived
1811–1872
Country
France
Books
12

Théophile Gautier published 4 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Mademoiselle De Maupin (1835).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Théophile Gautier

Standalone novels in order

  1. Mademoiselle De Maupin (1835)

    380 pages★ 3.0 (8 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. Captain Fracasse, Parts I, 2 & 3 (1860)

    452 pages

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  3. Captain Fracasse (1863)

    384 pagesAdapted for film

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  4. One of Cleopatra's Nights (1921)

    321 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Avatar (1856)

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Short story collections in order

  1. Short Stories (1882)

    288 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Voyage En Espagne (1845)

    375 pages

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  2. Histoire De L'art Dramatique En France Depuis Vingt-cinq Ans (1858)

    361 pages

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  3. Voyage En Russie (1867)

    403 pages

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  4. A Winter in Russia (1874)

    348 pages

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Poetry in order

  1. Émaux Et Camées (1852)

    250 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Spirite (1872)

    235 pages

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About Théophile Gautier

Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier was a French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and art and literary critic.

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

Théophile Gautier FAQ

How many books has Théophile Gautier written?
Théophile Gautier published 4 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Théophile Gautier's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mademoiselle De Maupin.
What is Théophile Gautier's last book?
A Winter in Russia (1874).
What is Théophile Gautier's most famous book?
Mademoiselle De Maupin (1835) is Théophile Gautier's most widely read book.
Which Théophile Gautier books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Mademoiselle De Maupin (as Madamigella di Maupin, film, 1966) and Captain Fracasse (film, 1919).
Can I read Théophile Gautier's books for free?
Yes. 15 books by Théophile Gautier 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.