Alcaeus books in order
Greek lyric poet
- Born
- -630
- Books
- 1
Alcaeus has published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Greek Lyric.
Updated September 2026
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Greek Lyric
Alcaeus's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Greek Lyric (1982)
About Alcaeus
Alcaeus of Mytilene was a lyric poet from the Greek island of Lesbos who is credited with inventing the Alcaic stanza. He was included in the canonical list of nine lyric poets by the scholars of Hellenistic Alexandria. He was a contemporary of Sappho, with whom he may have exchanged poems. He was born into the aristocratic governing class of Mytilene, the main city of Lesbos, where he was involved in political disputes and feuds.
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Alcaeus FAQ
- How many books has Alcaeus written?
- Alcaeus has published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alcaeus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Greek Lyric.
- What is Alcaeus's most famous book?
- Greek Lyric is Alcaeus's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.