Hesiod books in order
Ancient Greek poet of the archaic period
- Lived
- 775 BC–700 BC
- Country
- Cyme
- Books
- 1
Hesiod published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Theogony.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hesiod
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Theogony
Hesiod's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Theogony (1970)
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About Hesiod
Hesiod was an Ancient Greek poet generally thought to have been active between 750 and 650 BC, around the same time as Homer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hesiod FAQ
- How many books has Hesiod written?
- Hesiod published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hesiod's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Theogony.
- What is Hesiod's most famous book?
- Theogony is Hesiod's most widely read book.
- Can I read Hesiod's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Hesiod are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.