Firdawsi books in order
Persian poet, author of Shahnameh
- Lived
- 940–1020
- Country
- Samanid Empire
- Books
- 1
Firdawsi published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Shahnameh.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Firdawsi
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Shahnameh
Firdawsi's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Shahnameh (1993)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Last Fiction (2018)Film · from Shahnameh
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About Firdawsi
Abu al-Qasim Mansur bin Hasan Tosi (940–1025), better known by his pen name Ferdowsi, was a Persian poet who is notable for being the author of the Shahnameh, which is one of the world's longest epic poems created by a single poet, and the greatest epic of the Persian-speaking countries. Ferdowsi is celebrated as one of the most influential figures of Persian literature and one of the greatest in the history of literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Firdawsi FAQ
- How many books has Firdawsi written?
- Firdawsi published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Firdawsi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Shahnameh.
- What is Firdawsi's most famous book?
- Shahnameh is Firdawsi's most widely read book.
- Which Firdawsi books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Shahnameh (as The Last Fiction, film, 2018).
- Can I read Firdawsi's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Firdawsi is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.