Driss Chraïbi published 2 novels and 3 novellas, beginning with Mother Comes of Age (1984).
Updated September 2026
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Mother Comes of Age
Driss Chraïbi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Simple Past (1990)
Inspector Ali (1991)
Novellas in order
Heirs to the Past (1971)
Mother Comes of Age (1984)
Flutes of Death (1985)
About Driss Chraïbi
Driss Chraïbi was a Moroccan author whose novels deal with colonialism, culture clashes, generational conflict and the treatment of women and are often perceived as semi-autobiographical.
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Driss Chraïbi FAQ
- How many books has Driss Chraïbi written?
- Driss Chraïbi published 2 novels and 3 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Driss Chraïbi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mother Comes of Age.
- What is Driss Chraïbi's last book?
- Inspector Ali (1991).
- What is Driss Chraïbi's most famous book?
- Mother Comes of Age (1984) is Driss Chraïbi'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.