A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory vs The tenth muse: Which Should You Read?
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This book, first published in 1957, is a collection of Herbert Read’s essays on various topics. The essays explore many different subjects and themes, including art, literature, religion and philosophy. This title will…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The tenth muse highest: The tenth muse 4.0 · A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory 3.7.
- The tenth muse has the widest readership — 6586 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory | The tenth muse | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (317) | 4.0 (6586) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 4.1 (12) |
| Google Books | 3.0 (2) | — |
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Reception
| A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory | The tenth muse | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 317 | 6586 |
| Editions | 23 | 20 |
| Citations | 463 | — |
| Pages | 314 | 330 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory or The tenth muse?
The tenth muse has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The tenth muse 4.0/5, A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory or The tenth muse?
A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory (314 pages, ≈ 5 h 49 m); The tenth muse (330 pages, ≈ 6 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory or The tenth muse?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory: Challenging; The tenth muse: Challenging.