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Homer
4 reading guides and book lists curated by the Editors Reads team.
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The Iliad vs The Odyssey: Which to Read First?
Homer's two epics tell very different stories — one a war, one a journey home. Here's how The Iliad and The Odyssey compare in difficulty, theme, and pleasure, and which to read first.
Where to Start with Homer: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Homer — whether to begin with The Iliad or The Odyssey, and which translation to read. A complete reading guide to ancient Greece's great poet.
Homer Books in Order: Complete Reading Guide
Homer's two epics in order — The Iliad and The Odyssey. Which to read first, which translation to choose, and what to read after.
What to Read Before Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (2026)
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey arrives July 2026 with an all-star cast. Here's why Homer's original epic is worth reading first — and how to approach it.
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