Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3 vs Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages: Which Should You Read?
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Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3
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For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses, Greek and Roman antiquity.
Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages
“THE twelve most illustrious knights of Charlemagne were called Peers, for the equality that reigned among them; while the name of Paladins, also conferred on them, implies that they were inmates of the palace and companions of the king.”
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No new edition of Bulfinch's classic work can be considered complete without some notice of the American scholar to whose wide erudition and painstaking care it stands as a perpetual monument. "The Age of Fable" has…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages has the widest readership — 1428 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3 | Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (1428) |
| Apple Books | 3.5 (26) | 3.5 (7) |
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Reception
| Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3 | Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 26 | 1428 |
| Editions | 8 | 142 |
| Pages | — | 302 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3 or Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages?
Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages 3.8/5, Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3 3.7/5).
Which is harder to read: Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3 or Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3: Moderate; Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages: Challenging.