Ivan Vazov books in order
Bulgarian writer and poet
- Lived
- 1850–1921
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- Белчин, Боянец, Д. Н-ров, Добринов
Ivan Vazov published 2 novels, 2 novellas and 1 play, beginning with Mitrofan and Dormidolski (1881). The best-known is Under the Yoke (1889).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ivan Vazov
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Under the Yoke
Ivan Vazov's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Under the Yoke (1889)
Нова Земя (1896)
Novellas in order
Mitrofan and Dormidolski (Aug 1881)
Uncles (1885)
Plays in order
The Outcasts (1884)
About Ivan Vazov
Ivan Minchov Vazov was a Bulgarian poet, novelist, and playwright, often referred to as "the Patriarch of Bulgarian literature". He was born in Sopot, a town in the Rose Valley of Bulgaria. The works of Ivan Vazov reveal two historical epochs - the Bulgarian Renaissance and the Post-Liberation epoch. Ivan Vazov holds the highest honorary title of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Academician. He acted as Education and People Enlightenment Minister from September 7, 1897, until January 30, 1899, representing the People's Party.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ivan Vazov FAQ
- How many books has Ivan Vazov written?
- Ivan Vazov published 2 novels, 2 novellas and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ivan Vazov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Under the Yoke.
- What is Ivan Vazov's last book?
- Нова Земя (1896).
- What is Ivan Vazov's most famous book?
- Under the Yoke (1889) is Ivan Vazov's most widely read book.
- Does Ivan Vazov write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ivan Vazov has also published as Белчин, Боянец, Д. Н-ров and Добринов.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.