Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes vs Spenser and the Table Round: 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
Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes
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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…
Spenser and the Table Round
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"I have aimed to assist those readers who may wish to look at the Faerie queene in its historical perspective, and to this end I have attempted to scan the Arthurian background of Tudor and Stuart England."--Preface.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Spenser and the Table Round is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 9 for Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes.
- Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes has the widest readership — 7 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes | Spenser and the Table Round | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (7) | 3.0 (2) |
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Reception
| Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes | Spenser and the Table Round | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 2 |
| Editions | 8 | 7 |
| Citations | — | 17 |
| Want to read | 21 | — |
| Written reviews | 2 | — |
| Pages | 503 | 237 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes or Spenser and the Table Round?
Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes 3.8/5, Spenser and the Table Round 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes or Spenser and the Table Round?
Spenser and the Table Round is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Spenser and the Table Round (237 pages, ≈ 4 h 23 m); Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes (503 pages, ≈ 9 h 19 m).
Which is harder to read: Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes or Spenser and the Table Round?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Arthurian tradition & Chrétien de Troyes: Demanding; Spenser and the Table Round: Demanding.