Devi's major works include:[32]
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Jhansi Rani (1956, biography)[12]
- The Queen of Jhansi, by Mahasweta Devi (translated by Sagaree and Mandira Sengupta). This book is a reconstruction of the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai from extensive research of both historical documents (collected mostly by G. C. Tambe, grandson of the Queen) and folk tales, poetry and oral tradition; the original in Bengali was published in 1956; the English translation by Seagull Books, Calcutta, 2000, ISBN 8170461758
- Mastar Saab also known as Massaheb (The School Teacher), which is based on Bihar's communist led armed revolution for land reforms. This novel is said to be based on life of naxal leader Jagdish Mahto, who became a well known figure in Bhojpur for his contribution to armed struggle of the poor against the landlords.[33][34]
- Hajar Churashir Maa (1974, novel, Mother of 1084)[12]
- Aranyer Adhikar (1979, novel Right to the Forest)[12]
- Agnigarbha (1978, short stories collection)[12]
- Murti (1979, short stories collection)
- Neerete Megh (1979, short stories collection)
- Stanyadayani (1980, short stories collection)
- Chotti Munda Ebong Tar Tir (1980, short stories collection)
Film adaptations
- Sunghursh (1968), Hindi film based on short story Layli Asmaner Ayna[35]
- Rudaali (1993)[12][36]
- Bayen (Hindi) (1993) a film based on Short story Directed by Gul Bahar singh
- Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1998)[12][36]
- Maati Maay (2006), Marathi film based on short story Baayen[36][37]
- Gangor (2010), Italian film based on short story Choli Ke Peeche[36]
- Ullas (Bengali film based on three short stories— Daur, Mahadu Ekti Rupkatha and Anna Aranya) directed by Ishwar Chakraborty, released in 2012.
