Portrait of Uzeyir Hajibeyov

Uzeyir Hajibeyov books in order

Azerbaijani composer

Lived
1885–1948
Country
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
Books
1

Uzeyir Hajibeyov published 1 novel. The best-known is Leyli and Majnun.

Updated September 2026

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Uzeyir Hajibeyov books in order of publication

  1. Leyli and Majnun (2000)

About Uzeyir Hajibeyov

Uzeyir bey Abdulhuseyn bey oghlu Hajibeyov was an Azerbaijani composer, musicologist, and teacher. He is recognized as the father of Azerbaijani classical music. He composed the music of the national anthem of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Hajibeyov also composed the anthem used by Azerbaijan during the Soviet period. He was the first composer of an opera in the Islamic world. He composed the first oriental opera Leyli and Majnun in 1908 and since then he is revered for adapting the written masterpiece to the theatre.

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

Uzeyir Hajibeyov FAQ

How many books has Uzeyir Hajibeyov written?
Uzeyir Hajibeyov published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Uzeyir Hajibeyov's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Leyli and Majnun.
What is Uzeyir Hajibeyov's most famous book?
Leyli and Majnun is Uzeyir Hajibeyov's most widely read book.

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