Bulfinch's Mythology vs Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Charlemagne, Romances, Adaptations, Folklore, Mythology

Cover of Bulfinch's Mythology

Bulfinch's Mythology Thomas Bulfinch · 2004 ★★★★☆ 3.6 388 pages · ≈ 7 h 11 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

vs

Cover of Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages

Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages Thomas Bulfinch · 1862 ★★★★☆ 3.8 302 pages · ≈ 5 h 36 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.6 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Bulfinch's Mythology is the easier read (Moderate), Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages more demanding (Challenging).

Side by side