Portrait of Yanka Kupala

Yanka Kupala books in order

Belarusian writer

Lived
1882–1942
Country
Belarusian People's Republic
Books
9
Also writes as
Янка Купала

Yanka Kupala published 4 novels, 3 poetry collections and 2 plays, beginning with The Little Flute (1908).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Yanka Kupala

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Little Flute (1908)

  2. Не Загаснуць Зоркі Ў Небе (1913)

  3. Tomb of the Lion (1920)

  4. Heritage (1922)

Poetry in order

  1. Huśliar (1910)

  2. On Paths of Life (1913)

  3. To the Belarusian Partisans (1942)

Plays in order

  1. Paulinka (play) (1913)

    Adapted for TV

  2. The Ruined Nest (1919)

Film and TV adaptations

About Yanka Kupala

Ivan Daminikavich Lutsevich, better known by his pen name Yanka Kupala, was a Belarusian poet and writer.

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

Yanka Kupala FAQ

How many books has Yanka Kupala written?
Yanka Kupala published 4 novels, 3 poetry collections and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Yanka Kupala's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Little Flute.
What is Yanka Kupala's last book?
Heritage (1922).
What is Yanka Kupala's most famous book?
The Little Flute (1908) is Yanka Kupala's most widely read book.
Does Yanka Kupala write under a pen name?
Yes: Yanka Kupala has also published as Янка Купала.
Which Yanka Kupala books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Paulinka (play) (as Posle yarmarki, TV, 1973).

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