Madame de La Fayette

Start here: The Princesse de Clèves (1678)

This new translation of The Princesse de Cleves also includes two shorter works also attributed to Mme de Lafayette, The Princesse de Montpensier and The Comtesse de Tende.

Common questions about Madame de La Fayette

What is Madame de La Fayette best known for?

Madame de La Fayette is best known for The Princesse de Clèves, published in 1678 with 11 ratings and a 3.1 average. It is the most-rated of Madame de La Fayette's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Madame de La Fayette written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Madame de La Fayette, published in 1678. The most popular are The Princesse de Clèves and The Princess of Cleves.

Which Madame de La Fayette book should I read first?

The Princesse de Clèves is the usual place to start: it is Madame de La Fayette's most-rated book here, with a 3.1 average.

What genres does Madame de La Fayette write?

Madame de La Fayette's books on SansFiction are tagged France and History.