Nonnus books in order
Greek epic poet
- Lived
- 500–500
- Country
- Roman Egypt
- Books
- 1
Nonnus published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Dionysiaca.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nonnus
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Dionysiaca
Nonnus's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Dionysiaca (1959)
About Nonnus
Nonnus of Panopolis was the most notable Greek epic poet of the Imperial Roman era. He was a native of Panopolis (Akhmim) in the Egyptian Thebaid and probably lived in the 5th century AD. He is known as the composer of the Dionysiaca, an epic tale of the god Dionysus, and of the Metabole, a paraphrase of the Gospel of John. The epic Dionysiaca describes the life of Dionysus, his expedition to India, and his triumphant return. It was written in Homeric Greek and in dactylic hexameter, and it consists of 48 books at 21,286 lines.
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Nonnus FAQ
- How many books has Nonnus written?
- Nonnus published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nonnus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dionysiaca.
- What is Nonnus's most famous book?
- Dionysiaca is Nonnus's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.