Mahasweta Devi books in order
Indian Bengali fiction writer and socio-political activist
- Lived
- 1926–2016
- Country
- British Raj
- Books
- 8
Mahasweta Devi published 1 novel, 2 short story collections and 5 other books, beginning with Hajar Churashir Maa (1974). The best-known is Imaginary Maps (1994).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mahasweta Devi
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Imaginary Maps
Mahasweta Devi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Hajar Churashir Maa (1974)
Short story collections in order
Imaginary Maps (1994)
After Kurukshetra; Three Stories (2005)
Other books in order
Five Plays (1999)
Our Non-Veg Cow (2000)
Titu Mir (2000)
Outcast (2002)
Chotti Munda and His Arrow (2003)
About Mahasweta Devi
Mahasweta Devi was an Indian Bengali language writer and activist. Her notable literary works include Hajar Churashir Maa, Rudali, and Aranyer Adhikar. She was a leftist who worked for the rights and empowerment of the tribal people of West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states of India. She was honoured with various literary awards such as the Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award and Ramon Magsaysay Award along with India's civilian awards Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mahasweta Devi FAQ
- How many books has Mahasweta Devi written?
- Mahasweta Devi published 1 novel, 2 short story collections and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mahasweta Devi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Imaginary Maps.
- What is Mahasweta Devi's last book?
- After Kurukshetra; Three Stories (2005).
- What is Mahasweta Devi's most famous book?
- Imaginary Maps (1994) is Mahasweta Devi's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.