Annie Ernaux Books in Order
Annie Ernaux is a renowned French writer, celebrated for her unflinching and deeply personal narratives. Her award-winning novel La Place, published in 1984, earned her the prestigious Prix Renaudot. This autobiographical masterpiece delves into her complex relationship with her father, exploring the intricacies of their bond and her formative years in a small French town. Through La Place, Ernaux masterfully chronicles her transition from adolescence to adulthood, grappling with the tensions between her own identity and the expectations of her heritage. Her work has garnered widespread acclaim for its unvarnished honesty and lyrical prose, cementing Ernaux's reputation as a leading voice in contemporary French literature.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Annie Ernaux
- #1AmazonA Frozen Woman(1981)
- #2AmazonA Man's Place(1983)
- #3AmazonA Woman's Story(1987)
- #4AmazonSimple Passion(1991)
- #5AmazonPositions(1991)
- #6AmazonExteriors(1993)
- #7AmazonPassion Perfect(1993)
- #8AmazonI Remain in Darkness(1996)
- #9AmazonShame(1997)
- #10AmazonHappening(2000)
- #11AmazonThe Years(2008)
- #12AmazonThings Seen(2010)
- #13AmazonA Girl's Story(2020)
- #14AmazonGetting Lost(2022)
- #15AmazonLook at the Lights, My Love(2023)
- #16AmazonThe Young Man(2023)
- #17AmazonI Will Write to Avenge My People(2023)
- #18AmazonThe Use of Photography (With: Marc Marie)(2024)
About Annie Ernaux
Annie Ernaux is a renowned French writer, celebrated for her unflinching and deeply personal narratives. Her award-winning novel La Place, published in 1984, earned her the prestigious Prix Renaudot. This autobiographical masterpiece delves into her complex relationship with her father, exploring the intricacies of their bond and her formative years in a small French town. Through La Place, Ernaux masterfully chronicles her transition from adolescence to adulthood, grappling with the tensions between her own identity and the expectations of her heritage. Her work has garnered widespread acclaim for its unvarnished honesty and lyrical prose, cementing Ernaux's reputation as a leading voice in contemporary French literature.
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