Thiruvalluvar books in order
Tamil poet and philosopher
- Country
- Chola dynasty
- Books
- 2
Thiruvalluvar has published 1 non-fiction book and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Tirukkural Handbook of Tamil Culture and Heritage (2000). The best-known is The Kural (2024). The latest is The Kural (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thiruvalluvar
Start here
The Kural
Thiruvalluvar's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Kural (2024)
Poetry in order
Tirukkural Handbook of Tamil Culture and Heritage (2000)
About Thiruvalluvar
Thiruvalluvar was an Indian Tamil poet and philosopher. He is best known as the author of the Tirukkuṟaḷ, a collection of couplets on ethics, political and economic matters, and love. The text is considered an exceptional and widely cherished work of Tamil literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thiruvalluvar FAQ
- How many books has Thiruvalluvar written?
- Thiruvalluvar has published 1 non-fiction book and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thiruvalluvar's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Kural.
- What is Thiruvalluvar's latest book?
- The Kural (2024).
- What is Thiruvalluvar's most famous book?
- The Kural (2024) is Thiruvalluvar's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.