Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes vs Arthurian triptych: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Celtic influences, Kings and rulers in literature, Knights and knighthood in literature, Arthurian romances, History and criticism, Mythology

Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes

Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes Roger Sherman Loomis · 1949 ★★★★☆ 3.8 503 pages · ≈ 9 h 19 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

Arthurian triptych Charles Moorman · 1960 ★★★★☆ 3.8 163 pages · ≈ 3 h 01 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Arthurian triptych is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 9 for Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes.
Arthurian triptych is the easier read (Challenging), Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes more demanding (Demanding).

The verdict

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