Le Monde réel Books in Order
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Le Monde réel is a series of novels by Louis Aragon, published between 1934 and 1944, that explores themes of social engagement and political awareness through realistic narratives. The series reflects Aragon's shift toward Marxist ideology, portraying the tensions between individual actions and collective social responsibility. Each book contributes to a broader examination of French society during a period of significant political and historical change.
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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1934 · Louis Aragon
The Bells of Basel is a novel by Louis Aragon, published in 1934. It is the first book in his cycle Le Monde Réel. The novel marked a shift in…
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Les voyageurs de l'impériale is a novel by Louis Aragon, first published in English in 1941 and in French in 1946. It is the third book in his Le…
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Aurélien is a novel by Louis Aragon, the fourth in the Le Monde réel cycle. It was ranked 51st in Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century. (Summary…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Le Monde réel books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Bells of Basel”.
How many books are in the Le Monde réel series?
We list 3 books by Louis Aragon , published between 1934–1944.
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