Elin Pelin books in order
Bulgarian writer
- Lived
- 1877–1949
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- Елин Пелин, Катерина, Мито, Бокич
Elin Pelin published 2 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Gerak Family (1911).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elin Pelin
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The Gerak Family
Elin Pelin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Gerak Family (1911)
Yan Bibiyan (1933)
Short story collections in order
Short Stories (1965)
About Elin Pelin
Elin Pelin, born Dimitar Ivanov Stoyanov was a Bulgarian writer. Stoyan Christowe called him "Bulgaria's leading writer".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elin Pelin FAQ
- How many books has Elin Pelin written?
- Elin Pelin published 2 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elin Pelin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Gerak Family.
- What is Elin Pelin's last book?
- Yan Bibiyan (1933).
- What is Elin Pelin's most famous book?
- The Gerak Family (1911) is Elin Pelin's most widely read book.
- Does Elin Pelin write under a pen name?
- Yes: Elin Pelin has also published as Елин Пелин, Катерина, Мито and Бокич.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.