Raffi books in order
Armenian playwright
- Lived
- 1835–1888
- Country
- Persian Empire
- Books
- 8
- Also writes as
- Րաֆֆի
Raffi published 7 novels and 1 novella, beginning with The Golden Rooster (1870).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Raffi
Start here
The Golden Rooster
Raffi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Salpi (1874)
The Fool (1880)
David Bek (1882)
The Diary of a Cross-Stealer (1882)
Sparks (1884)
Samuel (1886)
Jalaleddin (2006)
Novellas in order
The Golden Rooster (1870)
About Raffi
Hakob Melik Hakobian, better known by his pen name Raffi, was an Armenian author and leading figure in 19th-century Armenian literature. He is considered one of the most influential and popular modern Armenian authors. His works, especially his historical novels, played an important role in the development of modern Armenian nationalism. Ara Baliozian described him as Armenia's "greatest novelist of the 19th century."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Raffi FAQ
- How many books has Raffi written?
- Raffi published 7 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Raffi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Golden Rooster.
- What is Raffi's last book?
- Samuel (1886).
- What is Raffi's most famous book?
- The Golden Rooster (1870) is Raffi's most widely read book.
- Does Raffi write under a pen name?
- Yes: Raffi has also published as Րաֆֆի.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.