GARY, ROMAIN, 1914 to 1980

Romain Gary

French writer and diplomat.

Books
5
Editions tracked
8
First editions
4
Nationality
France, Russian Empire

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Earliest first editionPromise at DawnHarper, 1961 Most editions trackedLady L.2 editions
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Romain Gary books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Promise at Dawn1961
  2. 2Lady L.1963
  3. 3The Ski Bum1964
  4. 4La Vie Devant Soi1975
  5. 5The Kites2017
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1961Promise at DawnHarper
  2. 1963Lady L.Gallimard
  3. 1964The Ski BumHarper & Row
  4. 2017The KitesNew Directions
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What order should I read Romain Gary's books in?

In publication order they begin with Promise at Dawn (1961), then Lady L. (1963) and The Ski Bum (1964). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Romain Gary's first book?

The earliest book we list is Promise at Dawn, first published in 1961.

When was Romain Gary born?

Romain Gary was born in 1914 and died in 1980.

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We track 5 books by Romain Gary across 8 editions, 4 of them first editions.

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