A story of the golden age vs Gods and Heros of Greece: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Mythology
A story of the golden age
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You have heard of Homer, and of the two wonderful poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which bear his name. No one knows whether these poems were composed by Homer, or whether they are the work of many different poets.…
Gods and Heros of Greece
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The Adventures that Shaped the Western WorldFirst published in 1934, Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece has become one of the most popular, enduring--and captivating--retellings of the ancient myths for modern…
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
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Scores by source
| A story of the golden age | Gods and Heros of Greece | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (16) | — |
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Reception
| A story of the golden age | Gods and Heros of Greece | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 16 | — |
| Editions | 18 | 19 |
| Want to read | 42 | — |
| Reading it now | 11 | — |
| Written reviews | 1 | — |
| Pages | 286 | 189 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: A story of the golden age or Gods and Heros of Greece?
Gods and Heros of Greece is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Gods and Heros of Greece (189 pages, ≈ 3 h 30 m); A story of the golden age (286 pages, ≈ 5 h 18 m).
Which is harder to read: A story of the golden age or Gods and Heros of Greece?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A story of the golden age: Challenging; Gods and Heros of Greece: Challenging.