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
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The Seven Beauties
Nizami Ganjavi's most-read book.
Nizami Ganjavi books in order of publication
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.