Mirza Fatali Akhundov published 2 novels and 2 plays, beginning with Monsieur Jordan, the Botanist, and Dervish Mastali-shah, the Famous Magician (1850).
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Monsieur Jordan, the Botanist, and Dervish Mastali-shah, the Famous Magician
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Standalone novels in order
The Adventures of the Lankaran Khan's Vizier (1853)
Letters of Kamal-al-dawla (1985)
Plays in order
Monsieur Jordan, the Botanist, and Dervish Mastali-shah, the Famous Magician (1850)
Molla Ebrahim Khalil the Alchemist (1851)
About Mirza Fatali Akhundov
Mirza Fatali Akhundov, also known as Mirza Fatali Akhundzade, or Mirza Fath-Ali Akhundzadeh, was a celebrated Iranian Azerbaijani author, playwright, atheist, philosopher, and literary critic who lived most of his life in the Russian Empire. He became famous mainly for his European-inspired plays written in Azerbaijani.
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Mirza Fatali Akhundov FAQ
- How many books has Mirza Fatali Akhundov written?
- Mirza Fatali Akhundov published 2 novels and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mirza Fatali Akhundov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Monsieur Jordan, the Botanist, and Dervish Mastali-shah, the Famous Magician.
- What is Mirza Fatali Akhundov's last book?
- The Adventures of the Lankaran Khan's Vizier (1853).
- What is Mirza Fatali Akhundov's most famous book?
- Monsieur Jordan, the Botanist, and Dervish Mastali-shah, the Famous Magician (1850) is Mirza Fatali Akhundov's most widely read book.
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