Human Comedy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Human Comedy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Gobseck
Buy on Amazon1830
A Second Home
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Sarrasine
Buy on Amazon0
An Episode Under The Terror
Buy on Amazon0
The Elixir of Life
Buy on Amazon0
Study of a Woman
Buy on Amazon0
A Passion in the Desert
Buy on Amazon0
The Red Inn
Buy on Amazon0
The Recruit
Buy on Amazon0
Maitre Cornelius
Buy on Amazon0
The Hidden Masterpiece
Buy on Amazon0
The Magic Skin
Buy on Amazon0
Colonel Chabert
Buy on Amazon0
The Vicar Of Tours
Buy on Amazon0
History of the Thirteen
Buy on Amazon0
The Old Maid, [and] the Cabinet of Antiquities
Buy on Amazon0
The Girl with the Golden Eyes
Buy on Amazon0
The Illustrious Gaudissart
Buy on Amazon0
The Country Doctor
Buy on Amazon0
A Drama on the Seashore
Buy on Amazon0
Father Goriot
Buy on Amazon0
The Commission In Lunacy
Buy on Amazon0
A Daughter Of Eve
Buy on Amazon0
Beatrix
Buy on Amazon0
Scenes from a Courtesan's Life / A Harlot High and Low
Buy on Amazon0
The Village Rector
Buy on Amazon0
The Celibates
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The Physiology of Marriage
Buy on Amazon0
Catherine De Medici
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A Start In Life
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The Two Brothers
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A Man of Business
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Modeste Mignon
Buy on Amazon0
Unconscious Comedians
Buy on Amazon0
The Chouans
Buy on Amazon1929
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Human Comedy series is publication order: 1. Gobseck (1830), 2. A Second Home, 3. Sarrasine, 4. An Episode Under The Terror, 5. The Elixir of Life, and 30 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Human Comedy series by Honore de Balzac contains 35 books. The series began in 1830 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Human Comedy series is written by Honore de Balzac. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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