Callimachus books in order
3rd-century BC Greek poet, scholar and librarian
- Lived
- 305 BC–239 BC
- Books
- 1
Callimachus published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Hecale.
Updated September 2026
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Hecale
Callimachus's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Hecale (2009)
About Callimachus
Callimachus was an ancient Greek poet, scholar, and librarian who was active in Alexandria during the 3rd century BC. A representative of Ancient Greek literature of the Hellenistic period, he wrote over 800 literary works, most of which do not survive, in a wide variety of genres. He espoused an aesthetic philosophy, known as Callimacheanism, which exerted a strong influence on poets of the Roman Empire and, through their reception, on later Western literature.
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Callimachus FAQ
- How many books has Callimachus written?
- Callimachus published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Callimachus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hecale.
- What is Callimachus's most famous book?
- Hecale is Callimachus's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.