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BATAILLE, GEORGES, 1897 to 1962
Georges Bataille
French intellectual and literary figure.
- Books
- 7
- Editions tracked
- 9
- First editions
- 5
- Nationality
- France
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Reading guide
Georges Bataille books in order
In publication order
- 1Story of the Eye1928
- 2L'Abbe C1950
- 3Blue of Noon1957
- 4Literature and Evil1957
- 5Eroticism1962
- 6Erotism1986
- 7My Mother ; Madame Edwarda ; And, the Dead Man1989
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
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- 1st Minuit1950 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Urizen Books1978 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- M. Boyars1979 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Gallimard1957 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st J. Calder1962 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st City Lights Books1986 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Georges Bataille's books in?
In publication order they begin with Story of the Eye (1928), then L'Abbe C (1950) and Blue of Noon (1957). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Georges Bataille's first book?
The earliest book we list is Story of the Eye, first published in 1928.
When was Georges Bataille born?
Georges Bataille was born in 1897 and died in 1962.
How many Georges Bataille books does MyVolumes track?
We track 7 books by Georges Bataille across 9 editions, 5 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Georges Bataille book is a first edition?
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