Homer books in order
Reputed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Lived
- 900 BC–800 BC
- Country
- Ionian League
- Books
- 3
- Series
- 1
Homer published 1 novel and 2 poetry collections. The series is Epic Cycle (2 books, starting with Odyssey). The best-known is Odyssey.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Homer
Start here
Odyssey
Homer's most-read book and the first of the 2 Epic Cycle books.
Poetry in order
Homeric Hymns (1976)
Film and TV adaptations
- Ulysses (1954)Film · from Odyssey
- The Odyssey (1997)TV · from Odyssey
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)Film · from Odyssey
- The Odyssey (2026)Film · from Odyssey
- Helen of Troy (1956)Film · from Iliad
- The Odyssey (1997)TV · from Iliad
- Helen of Troy (2003)TV · from Iliad
- Troy (2004)Film · from Iliad
About Homer
Homer was an ancient Greek poet who is traditionally credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer was highly revered in ancient Greek society and is considered one of the most influential authors in history. Today, the question of Homer's identity and existence—dubbed the "Homeric Question"—continues to be debated, and scholars generally regard the two poems as the works of separate authors.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Homer FAQ
- How many books has Homer written?
- Homer published 1 novel and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Homer's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Epic Cycle with Odyssey. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Homer's most famous book?
- Odyssey is Homer's most widely read book.
- Are Homer's books connected?
- 2 books belong to 1 series (Epic Cycle); the other 1 book stands alone.
- Which Homer books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Odyssey (as Ulysses, film, 1954) and Iliad (as Helen of Troy, film, 1956).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.