An account of the European settlements in America vs Os Lusíadas: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Colonies, Discovery and exploration, Description and travel, Early works to 1800, Travel, History
An account of the European settlements in America
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An account of the European settlements in America: In six parts. ... In two volumes. ... [pt.1], William Burke. An account of the European settlements in America: In six parts. ... In two volumes. ... Burke, William,…
Os Lusíadas
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Os Lusíadas, usually translated as The Lusiads, is a Portuguese epic poem written by Luís de Camões and first published in 1572. It is widely regarded as the most important work of Portuguese-language literature and is…
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The verdict
- An account of the European settlements in America is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 10 for Os Lusíadas.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| An account of the European settlements in America | Os Lusíadas | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (9710) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.5 (2) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (6) |
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Reception
| An account of the European settlements in America | Os Lusíadas | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 9710 |
| Editions | 42 | 367 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 58 |
| Written reviews | — | 3 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 5386 |
| Pages | 183 | 564 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: An account of the European settlements in America or Os Lusíadas?
An account of the European settlements in America is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: An account of the European settlements in America (183 pages, ≈ 3 h 23 m); Os Lusíadas (564 pages, ≈ 10 h 27 m).
Which is harder to read: An account of the European settlements in America or Os Lusíadas?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — An account of the European settlements in America: Demanding; Os Lusíadas: Demanding.