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ⓘ About Annie Ernaux
In 1960, she traveled to London, where she worked as an au pair, which is an experience that she would later relate in “A Girl’s Story”, in 2016. Upon returning to France, she studied at the universities of Rouen and later Bordeaux, qualified as a schoolteacher, and she earned a higher degree in modern literature in 1971. Annie worked for a time on a thesis project, which went unfinished, on Pierre de Marivaux. During the early 70s, she taught at a lcyee in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, at the college of Evire in Annecy-le-Vieux, then in Pontoise, before she joined the National Centre for Distance Education, where she was employed for 23 years. Annie began her literary career in 1974 with “Cleaned Out”, an autobiographical novel.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Annie Ernaux?
In 1960, she traveled to London, where she worked as an au pair, which is an experience that she would later relate in “A Girl’s Story”, in 2016. Upon returning to France, she studied at the universities of Rouen and later Bordeaux, qualified as a schoolteacher, and she earned a higher degree in modern literature in 1971. Annie worked for a time on a thesis project, which went unfinished, on Pierre de Marivaux.
Which Annie Ernaux series should I start with?
Annie Ernaux's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Cleaned Out (1974).
How many books has Annie Ernaux written?
Annie Ernaux has 26 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1974 and 2026. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction and Standalone Novels.
In what order should Annie Ernaux's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 26 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Annie Ernaux's books organised into series?
This guide splits Annie Ernaux's 26 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (22 books); Standalone Novels (4 books).