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The Iliad
2 reading guides and book lists curated by the Editors Reads team.
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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.
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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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