Edith Hamilton books in order
American teacher and writer
- Lived
- 1867–1963
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 12
Edith Hamilton published 8 non-fiction books, 1 play and 3 other books, beginning with Mythology (1942).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edith Hamilton
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Mythology
Edith Hamilton's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Roman Way (1932)
The Roman Way to Western Civilization (1932)
The Prophets of Israel (1936)
Mythology (1942)
The Greek Way (1942)
The Greek Way to Western Civilization (1948)
Spokesmen for God (1949)
The Ever-present Past (1964)
Plays in order
Three Greek Plays (1937)
Other books in order
The Echo of Greece (1957)
The Age of Heroes (1959)
A Treasury of Edith Hamilton (1969)
About Edith Hamilton
Edith Hamilton was an American educator and internationally known author who was one of the most renowned classicists of her era in the United States. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College, she also studied in Germany at Leipzig University and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Hamilton began her career as an educator and head of the Bryn Mawr School, a private college preparatory school for girls in Baltimore, Maryland; however, Hamilton is best known for her essays and best-selling books on ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edith Hamilton FAQ
- How many books has Edith Hamilton written?
- Edith Hamilton published 8 non-fiction books, 1 play and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edith Hamilton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mythology.
- What is Edith Hamilton's last book?
- The Ever-present Past (1964).
- What is Edith Hamilton's most famous book?
- Mythology (1942) is Edith Hamilton's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.