Taras Shevchenko books in order
Ukrainian poet and artist
- Lived
- 1814–1861
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 6
- Also writes as
- К. Дармограй, Кобзарь Дармограй, Т. Ш.
Taras Shevchenko published 3 novels, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with Kobzar (1840).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Taras Shevchenko
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Kobzar
Taras Shevchenko's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Tarasova Nich (1840)
Mariia (poem by Taras Shevchenko) (1859)
Alphabet Book South Russian (1861)
Poetry in order
Kobzar (1840)
Dream (1865)
Other books in order
Kateryna (2022)
About Taras Shevchenko
Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko was a Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, folklorist and ethnographer. His literary heritage, in particular the poetry collection Kobzar, is regarded to be the foundation of modern Ukrainian literature and to some degree also of the modern Ukrainian language. The significance of Shevchenko's creative genius for the Ukrainian and wider Slavic culture has led some to compare his figure to that of Robert Burns.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Taras Shevchenko FAQ
- How many books has Taras Shevchenko written?
- Taras Shevchenko published 3 novels, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Taras Shevchenko's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kobzar.
- What is Taras Shevchenko's last book?
- Alphabet Book South Russian (1861).
- What is Taras Shevchenko's most famous book?
- Kobzar (1840) is Taras Shevchenko's most widely read book.
- Does Taras Shevchenko write under a pen name?
- Yes: Taras Shevchenko has also published as К. Дармограй, Кобзарь Дармограй and Т. Ш..
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.