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Homer

Dates unknown · Ancient Greece

The traditional name attached to the ancient Greek epics the Iliad and the Odyssey; their dates, composition and authorship remain matters of scholarly debate.

Poetry Fiction

Life and context

A short timeline

750 BCE
The Iliad of Homer published.
700 BCE
The Odyssey published.

Recurring concerns

Themes and style

war
homecoming
honor
fate

Formulaic epic narration built from speeches, repeated scenes, similes and large-scale action.

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Works by Homer

2 works in the Linden collection.

Poetry

The Iliad of Homer

Homer

Poetry · B2–C1 · 13 hr

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Poetry

The Odyssey

Homer

Poetry · B2–C1 · 11 hr

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Which Homer book should I read first?

Explore The Iliad of Homer, then compare the lengths and subjects of the available works.

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This is a Linden original, historically informed editorial portrait—not an archival photograph. It is based on commonly documented appearance and period clothing; reuse status: Linden original artwork.