Epic Cycle Books in Order
history of the Trojan War told in poems
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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1962 · Quintus Smyrnaeus
The Posthomerica is an epic poem written in Greek hexameter verse by Quintus of Smyrna. It was likely composed in the 3rd century AD. The poem covers…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Όμηρος
This new edition of Lattimore's Iliad preserves the original verses, known for their elegance and fidelity to the Greek language. Classicist Richard…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Όμηρος
The Odyssey is an epic poem attributed to Homer, one of the oldest surviving works of literature. It is divided into 24 books and follows Odysseus,…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Arctinus of Miletus
The Ilioupersis, also known as The Sack of Troy, is a lost epic poem from the Trojan Cycle, part of the Epic Cycle that recounted the history of the…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Agias
The Nostoi, also known as Returns or Returns of the Greeks, is a lost epic poem from ancient Greek literature. Part of the Epic Cycle, it focused on…
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Year unknown · Eumelus of Corinth
The Titanomachy is a lost epic poem from Greek mythology. It tells the story of Zeus and his siblings, the Olympian Gods, as they fight against their…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Epic Cycle books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.
How many books are in the Epic Cycle series?
We list 6 books by Όμηρος , published between 1962–2019.
Where can I buy the Epic Cycle books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.