Pirey or Pirej (/ˈpɪrɛj/; Macedonian: Пиреј, 'couch grass') is a novel by the Macedonian author Petre M. Andreevski. The book published in 1980 is considered as one of the main and most important works written in Macedonian during the 20th century. It is a must-read for everyone who learns the Macedonian language, or is interested in Balkans history. The novel breaks records in Macedonia, by becoming one of the most commonly read books. The story of this novel follows the life of a married couple from southern Macedonia, who are separated due to the Balkan wars.