Sol Plaatje books in order
South African intellectual, journalist, linguist, politician, translator and writer; founding member and first General Secretary of the South African Native National Congress; regarded as the first Black South African to write a novel in English
- Lived
- 1876–1932
- Country
- South Africa
- Books
- 3
Sol Plaatje published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Native Life in South Africa (1915). The best-known is Mhudi (1930).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sol Plaatje
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Mhudi
Sol Plaatje's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Mhudi (1930)
Non-fiction in order
Native Life in South Africa (1915)
Other books in order
Sechuana Proverbs with Literal Translations and Their European Equivalents = (1916)
About Sol Plaatje
Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje was a South African intellectual, journalist, linguist, politician, translator and writer. Plaatje was a founding member and first General Secretary of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC), which became the African National Congress (ANC). The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, which includes the city of Kimberley, is named after him, as is the Sol Plaatje University in that city, which opened its doors in 2014.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sol Plaatje FAQ
- How many books has Sol Plaatje written?
- Sol Plaatje published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sol Plaatje's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mhudi.
- What is Sol Plaatje's last book?
- Mhudi (1930).
- What is Sol Plaatje's most famous book?
- Mhudi (1930) is Sol Plaatje's most widely read book.
- Can I read Sol Plaatje's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Sol Plaatje is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.