Gargantua and Pantagruel books in order A series by François Rabelais
The Gargantua and Pantagruel series by François Rabelais has 5 books, from Pantagruel (1532) to The Fifth Book (1564). Read it in order, starting with Pantagruel.
Reading order: 1 Pantagruel (1532) · 2 Gargantua (1534) · 3 The Third Book (1546) · 4 The Fourth Book (1552) · 5 The Fifth Book (1564)
Updated September 2026
All 5 Gargantua and Pantagruel books in order
- 1.
Pantagruel (1532)
- 2.
Gargantua (1534)
- 3.
The Third Book (1546)
- 4.
The Fourth Book (1552)
- 5.
The Fifth Book (1564)
Gargantua and Pantagruel FAQ
- How many Gargantua and Pantagruel books are there?
- There are 5 Gargantua and Pantagruel books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Gargantua and Pantagruel books in?
- In publication order, starting with Pantagruel (1532): 1 Pantagruel (1532) · 2 Gargantua (1534) · 3 The Third Book (1546) · 4 The Fourth Book (1552) · 5 The Fifth Book (1564).
- What is the first Gargantua and Pantagruel book?
- Pantagruel (1532).
- What is the latest Gargantua and Pantagruel book?
- The Fifth Book (1564).
- Is the Gargantua and Pantagruel series finished?
- There have been no new Gargantua and Pantagruel books since 1564; François Rabelais died in 1553.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.