Portrait of Nizami Ganjavi

Nizami Ganjavi books in order

Persian poet

Lived
1141–1214
Books
1
Also writes as
نظامی

Nizami Ganjavi published 1 novel, beginning with The Seven Beauties (1197).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Nizami Ganjavi

Nizami Ganjavi books in order of publication

  1. The Seven Beauties (1197)

About Nizami Ganjavi

Nizami Ganjavi, Nizami Ganje'i, Nizami, or Nezāmi, whose formal name was Jamal ad-Dīn Abū Muḥammad Ilyās ibn-Yūsuf ibn-Zakkī, was a 12th-century poet. Nizami is considered the greatest romantic epic poet in Persian literature, who brought a colloquial and realistic style to the Persian epic. His heritage is widely appreciated in Afghanistan, Republic of Azerbaijan, Iran, the Kurdistan region and Tajikistan.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Nizami Ganjavi FAQ

How many books has Nizami Ganjavi written?
Nizami Ganjavi published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Nizami Ganjavi's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Seven Beauties.
What is Nizami Ganjavi's last book?
The Seven Beauties (1197).
What is Nizami Ganjavi's most famous book?
The Seven Beauties (1197) is Nizami Ganjavi's most widely read book.
Does Nizami Ganjavi write under a pen name?
Yes: Nizami Ganjavi has also published as نظامی.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.