FRANCE, ANATOLE, 1844 to 1924
Anatole France
French writer.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 4
- First editions
- 3
- Nationality
- France
- Born
- Paris, 1844
Anatole France wrote 3 books we track between 1909 and 1922; in publication order they begin with Penguin Island (1909).
About Anatole France
Writer
- Known as
- writer, poet, novelist, librarian
- Movement
- freethought
- Citizenship
- France
- Also wrote as
- Anatolis Fransas
Background
- Educated at
- Collège Stanislas de Paris
- Buried
- Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery
Awards and honours
- Nobel Prize in Literature (1921)
- Montyon Prize (1882)
- Vitet Prize (1889)
- Officer of the Legion of Honour (1895)
- Knight of the Legion of Honour (1884)
- Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century (1950)
Notable works
- Thaïs
- The Gods Are Athirst
- The Red Lily
From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Anatole France in 97 languages.
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Anatole France books in order
In publication order
- 1Penguin Island1909
- 2The Gods Are Athirst1913
- 3Revolt of the Angels1922
First editions, year by year
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Anatole France's books in?
In publication order they begin with Penguin Island (1909), then The Gods Are Athirst (1913) and Revolt of the Angels (1922). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Anatole France's first book?
The earliest book we list is Penguin Island, first published in 1909.
When was Anatole France born?
Anatole France was born in 1844 and died in 1924.
How many Anatole France books does MyVolumes track?
We track 3 books by Anatole France across 4 editions, 3 of them first editions.
What awards has Anatole France won?
Anatole France has won Nobel Prize in Literature (1921), Montyon Prize (1882), Vitet Prize (1889), Officer of the Legion of Honour (1895), according to Wikidata.
Did Anatole France write under another name?
Yes: Anatole France also published as Anatolis Fransas. Those books are listed here under the one author.