A coat of many colours vs Prose works: Which Should You Read?
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A coat of many colours
This book, first published in 1947, is collection of critical essays by Herbert Read that had not been previously published in book form. The essays cover several different subject areas, including literature, art,…
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Prose works
Regarded by many as the equal of Shakespeare in poetic imagination and expression, Milton was also a prolific writer of prose, applying his potent genius to major issues of domestic, religious and political…
The verdict
- Readers rate Prose works highest: Prose works 4.4 · A coat of many colours 3.9.
- A coat of many colours is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 8 for Prose works.
- Prose works has the widest readership — 31 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| A coat of many colours | Prose works | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.6 (5) | 4.8 (31) |
Reception
| A coat of many colours | Prose works | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5 | 31 |
| Editions | 15 | 31 |
| Want to read | 16 | — |
| Pages | 352 | 462 |