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
King Arthur was not an Englishman, but a Celtic warrior, according to Loomis, whose research into the background of the Arthurian legend reveals findings which are both illuminating and highly controversial. The author…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Arthurian triptych is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 9 for Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes.
- Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes has the widest readership — 7 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes | Arthurian triptych | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (7) | 3.8 (4) |
Reception
| Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes | Arthurian triptych | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 4 |
| Editions | 8 | 10 |
| Citations | — | 3 |
| Want to read | 21 | 7 |
| Written reviews | 2 | — |
| Pages | 503 | 163 |