Nâzım Hikmet books in order
Turkish communist poet, playwright and novelist
- Lived
- 1902–1963
- Country
- Ottoman Empire
- Books
- 8
- Also writes as
- Orhan Selim
Nâzım Hikmet published 6 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Poems of Nazim Hikmet (1932).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nâzım Hikmet
Start here
Poems of Nazim Hikmet
Nâzım Hikmet's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Poems of Nazim Hikmet (1932)
Poems by Nazim Hikmet (1954)
Human Landscapes (1982)
Selected Poetry (1986)
Beyond the Walls (2002)
Human Landscapes from My Country (2002)
Other books in order
The Day Before Tomorrow (1972)
Things I Didn't Know I Loved (1975)
About Nâzım Hikmet
Mehmed Nâzım Ran, commonly known as Nâzım Hikmet, was a Turkish poet, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, director, and memoirist. He was acclaimed for the "lyrical flow of his statements". Described as a "romantic communist" and a "romantic revolutionary", he was repeatedly arrested for his political beliefs and spent much of his adult life in prison or in exile. His poetry has been translated into more than 50 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nâzım Hikmet FAQ
- How many books has Nâzım Hikmet written?
- Nâzım Hikmet published 6 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nâzım Hikmet's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poems of Nazim Hikmet.
- What is Nâzım Hikmet's last book?
- Poems by Nazim Hikmet (1954).
- What is Nâzım Hikmet's most famous book?
- Poems of Nazim Hikmet (1932) is Nâzım Hikmet's most widely read book.
- Does Nâzım Hikmet write under a pen name?
- Yes: Nâzım Hikmet has also published as Orhan Selim.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.