Carmen 63 vs Epigrams: Which Should You Read?
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Carmen 63
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"Catullus, who lived during some of the most interesting and tumultuous years of the late Roman Republic, spent his short but intense life (?84-54 B.C.E) in high Roman society, rubbing shoulders with various cultural…
Epigrams
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It was to celebrate the opening of the Roman Colosseum in A.D. 80 that Martial published his first book of poems, "On the Spectacles." Written with satiric wit and a talent for the memorable phrase, the poems in this…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Epigrams highest: Epigrams 4.0 · Carmen 63 3.7.
- Carmen 63 is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for Epigrams.
- Epigrams has the widest readership — 988 ratings behind its score.
- Epigrams runs the darker storyline; Carmen 63 stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Carmen 63 | Epigrams | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (988) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.5 (4) |
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Reception
| Carmen 63 | Epigrams | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 988 |
| Editions | 44 | 46 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 1852 |
| Reading it now | — | 64 |
| Written reviews | — | 87 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 8196 |
| Pages | 239 | 411 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Carmen 63 or Epigrams?
Epigrams has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Epigrams 4.0/5, Carmen 63 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Carmen 63 or Epigrams?
Carmen 63 is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Carmen 63 (239 pages, ≈ 4 h 26 m); Epigrams (411 pages, ≈ 7 h 37 m).
Which is harder to read: Carmen 63 or Epigrams?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Carmen 63: Demanding; Epigrams: Demanding.