Fazil Iskander published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Forbidden Fruit and Other Stories (1972). The best-known is Sandro of Chegem (1973).
Updated September 2026
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Sandro of Chegem
Fazil Iskander's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sandro of Chegem (1973)
Short story collections in order
Forbidden Fruit and Other Stories (1972)
Non-fiction in order
The Old House Under the Cyprus Tree (1996)
Other books in order
The Goatibex Constellation (1975)
The Thirteenth Labour of Hercules (1978)
Rabbits & Boa Constrictors (1989)
About Fazil Iskander
Fazil Abdulovich Iskander was a Soviet and Russian writer and poet known in the former Soviet Union for his descriptions of Caucasian life. He authored various stories, including "Zashchita Chika", which features a crafty and likeable young boy named "Chik", but is probably best known for the picaresque novel Sandro of Chegem and its sequel The Gospel According to Chegem.
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Fazil Iskander FAQ
- How many books has Fazil Iskander written?
- Fazil Iskander published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Fazil Iskander's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sandro of Chegem.
- What is Fazil Iskander's last book?
- The Old House Under the Cyprus Tree (1996).
- What is Fazil Iskander's most famous book?
- Sandro of Chegem (1973) is Fazil Iskander'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.