Shota Rustaveli books in order
Georgian poet
- Lived
- 1172–1216
- Country
- Kingdom of Georgia
- Books
- 1
Shota Rustaveli published 1 novel. The best-known is The Knight in the Panther's Skin.
Updated September 2026
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The Knight in the Panther's Skin
Shota Rustaveli's most-read book.
Shota Rustaveli books in order of publication
The Knight in the Panther's Skin (1986)
About Shota Rustaveli
Shota Rustaveli, known mononymously as Rustaveli, was a medieval Georgian poet. He is considered to be the pre-eminent poet of the Georgian Golden Age and one of the greatest contributors to Georgian literature. Rustaveli was the author of The Knight in the Panther's Skin, a Georgian national epic poem.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Shota Rustaveli FAQ
- How many books has Shota Rustaveli written?
- Shota Rustaveli published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Shota Rustaveli's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Knight in the Panther's Skin.
- What is Shota Rustaveli's most famous book?
- The Knight in the Panther's Skin is Shota Rustaveli's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.