Aziz Nesin published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 4 other books, beginning with Olmus Esek (1958). The best-known is Turkish Stories from Four Decades (1991).
Updated September 2026
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Turkish Stories from Four Decades
Aziz Nesin's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Turkish Stories from Four Decades (1991)
Non-fiction in order
Istanbul Boy (1977)
Children's books in order
The Dance of the Eagle and the Fish (2001)
Other books in order
Olmus Esek (1958)
Butun Oyunlari (1982)
Yokusun Basi (1982)
Tek Yol (2009)
About Aziz Nesin
Aziz Nesin was a Turkish writer, humorist and the author of more than 100 books. Born in a time when Turks did not have official surnames, he had to adopt one after the Surname Law of 1934 was passed. Although his family carried the nickname "Topalosmanoğlu", after an ancestor named "Topal Osman", he chose the surname "Nesin". In Turkish, Nesin? means, What are you?.
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Aziz Nesin FAQ
- How many books has Aziz Nesin written?
- Aziz Nesin published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Aziz Nesin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Turkish Stories from Four Decades.
- What is Aziz Nesin's last book?
- Turkish Stories from Four Decades (1991).
- What is Aziz Nesin's most famous book?
- Turkish Stories from Four Decades (1991) is Aziz Nesin'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.