The latest epic poetry books

Epic poems are long stories in verse about heroes, gods and the fate of peoples. They are the foundation of many of the world's literatures, from ancient Greece and India to medieval Europe. Read them in modern translations that bring out their drama and music. The newest come first.

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Tales of Dionysus
Cover of Tales of Dionysus

Tales of Dionysus

William Levitan, Stanley Lombardo

Published 2022

816 pages

THE CITADEL
Cover of THE CITADEL

THE CITADEL

Mame-Diarra Niang

Published 2022

Nordic Beowulf
Cover of Nordic Beowulf

Nordic Beowulf

Bo Gräslund, Martin Naylor

Published 2022