Mongo Beti books in order
Cameroonian writer
- Lived
- 1932–2001
- Country
- Cameroon
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- Eza Boto
Mongo Beti published 5 novels, beginning with Mission to Kala (1957).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mongo Beti
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Mission to Kala
Mongo Beti's most-read book.
Mongo Beti books in order of publication
Mission to Kala (1957)
King Lazarus (1960)
The Poor Christ of Bomba (1970)
Lament for an African Pol (1979)
Remember Ruben (1980)
About Mongo Beti
Alexandre Biyidi Awala, known as Mongo Beti or Eza Boto, was a Cameroonian author and polemicist. Beti has been called one of the most perceptive French-African writers in his presentations of African life.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mongo Beti FAQ
- How many books has Mongo Beti written?
- Mongo Beti published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mongo Beti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mission to Kala.
- What is Mongo Beti's last book?
- Remember Ruben (1980).
- What is Mongo Beti's most famous book?
- Mission to Kala (1957) is Mongo Beti's most widely read book.
- Does Mongo Beti write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mongo Beti has also published as Eza Boto.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.