Reşat Nuri Güntekin books in order
Turkish writer
- Lived
- 1889–1956
- Country
- Ottoman Empire
- Books
- 4
Reşat Nuri Güntekin published 4 novels, beginning with Çalıkuşu (1923).
Updated September 2026
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Çalıkuşu
Reşat Nuri Güntekin's most-read book.
Reşat Nuri Güntekin books in order of publication
Çalıkuşu (1923)
Dudaktan Kalbe (1925)
Acımak (1928)
Yaprak Dökümü (1930)
Film and TV adaptations
- ÇalıkuşuTV · from Çalıkuşu
- ÇalıkuşuTV · from Çalıkuşu
- Yaprak DökümüTV · from Yaprak Dökümü
About Reşat Nuri Güntekin
Reşat Nuri Güntekin was a Turkish novelist, storywriter, and playwright. His best known novel, Çalıkuşu, is about the destiny of a young Turkish female teacher in Anatolia. This work is translated into Persian by Seyyed Borhan Ghandili. His other significant novels include Dudaktan Kalbe, and Yaprak Dökümü. Many of his novels have been adapted to cinema and television. Because he visited Anatolia during his duty as an inspector, he knew Anatolian people closely. In his works he dealt with the life and social problems in Anatolia, focusing on the human-environment relationship.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Reşat Nuri Güntekin FAQ
- How many books has Reşat Nuri Güntekin written?
- Reşat Nuri Güntekin published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Reşat Nuri Güntekin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Çalıkuşu.
- What is Reşat Nuri Güntekin's last book?
- Yaprak Dökümü (1930).
- What is Reşat Nuri Güntekin's most famous book?
- Çalıkuşu (1923) is Reşat Nuri Güntekin's most widely read book.
- Which Reşat Nuri Güntekin books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Çalıkuşu (TV) and Yaprak Dökümü (TV).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.