Le Livre du Divan Books in Order
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Le Livre du Divan is a literary series comprising 13 books published between 1827 and 2003, featuring works by French authors such as Stendhal and Gérard de Nerval. It includes novels and essays that explore themes of social ambition, love, and personal introspection, set in post-Napoleonic France and the Middle East. The series reflects the cultural and emotional landscapes of its time through psychological and romantic narratives, emphasizing individual ambition and artistic expression.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1822 · Stendhal
A short essay by Stendhal discusses the theme of love through the character of Lily, who is described as silly. The essay explores how love can lead…
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1827 · Stendhal
Armance is a romance novel written by Stendhal during the Bourbon Restoration. It was published anonymously in 1827 and marks Stendhal's first novel.…
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Buy on Amazon1830 · Stendhal
Le Rouge et le Noir is a psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830. It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to…
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Buy on Amazon1839 · Stendhal
The Charterhouse of Parma is a novel by Stendhal, published in 1839. It follows Fabrizio del Dongo, a young Italian aristocrat who is headstrong and…
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Buy on Amazon1851 · Gérard de Nerval
Voyage to the Orient is a work by French writer and poet Gérard de Nerval, published in 1851. It is based on his 1842 journey to Cairo and Beirut.…
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Year unknown · Stendhal
Lucien Leuwen is a novel by French author Stendhal, published in 1894, though it was written in 1834. It is Stendhal's second major novel, following…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Stendhal
Written in 1832 as the essential middle section of Stendhal's intended autobiography, this book concerns exclusively the decade following his return…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Le Livre du Divan books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “De l'amour”.
How many books are in the Le Livre du Divan series?
We list 13 books by Stendhal , published between 1822–1851.
Where can I buy the Le Livre du Divan books?
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