Portrait of Sami Frashëri

Sami Frashëri books in order

Albanian writer, philosopher, playwright and activist

Lived
1850–1904
Country
Ottoman Empire
Books
1

Sami Frashëri published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Qamus-i Turki (1901).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Sami Frashëri

Non-fiction in order

  1. Qamus-i Turki (1901)

About Sami Frashëri

Sami bey Frashëri or Şemseddin Sâmi was an Albanian writer, lexicographer, philosopher, playwright and a prominent figure of the Albanian National Awakening, together with his two brothers Abdyl and Naim. He also supported Turkish nationalism against its Ottoman counterpart, along with secularism against theocracy.

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

Sami Frashëri FAQ

How many books has Sami Frashëri written?
Sami Frashëri published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Sami Frashëri's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Qamus-i Turki.
What is Sami Frashëri's last book?
Qamus-i Turki (1901).
What is Sami Frashëri's most famous book?
Qamus-i Turki (1901) is Sami Frashëri's most widely read book.

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