Amos Tutuola books in order
Nigerian writer
- Lived
- 1920–1997
- Country
- Federation of Nigeria
- Books
- 12
Amos Tutuola published 6 novels, 5 novellas and 1 other book, beginning with The Palm-Wine Drinkard (1952).
Updated September 2026
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The Palm-Wine Drinkard
Amos Tutuola's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
My Life in the Bush of Ghost (1954)
The Brave African Huntress (1958)
My Life in the Bush of Ghosts (1962)
The Witch-herbalist of the Remote Town (1981)
Pauper, Brawler, and Slanderer (1987)
Tutuola at the University (2000)
Novellas in order
The Palm-Wine Drinkard (1952)
Simbi and the Satyr of the Dark Jungle (1955)
Feather Woman of the Jungle (1962)
The Wild Hunter in the Bush of the Ghosts (1982)
The Village Witch Doctor & Other Stories (Jul 2014)
Other books in order
Yoruba Folktales (1986)
About Amos Tutuola
Amos Tutuola was a Nigerian writer who wrote books based in part on Yoruba folk-tales.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Amos Tutuola FAQ
- How many books has Amos Tutuola written?
- Amos Tutuola published 6 novels, 5 novellas and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Amos Tutuola's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Palm-Wine Drinkard.
- What is Amos Tutuola's last book?
- Pauper, Brawler, and Slanderer (1987).
- What is Amos Tutuola's most famous book?
- The Palm-Wine Drinkard (1952) is Amos Tutuola's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.