Carmen 63 vs Tristia; Ex Ponto: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Latin Love poetry, Latin poetry, Latin language materials, Poetry
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…
Tristia; Ex Ponto
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Shakespeare's favourite poet, deserves a place in the digital library of all lovers of classic literature. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Tristia; Ex Ponto highest: Tristia; Ex Ponto 4.0 · Carmen 63 3.7.
- Carmen 63 is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 9 for Tristia; Ex Ponto.
- Tristia; Ex Ponto has the widest readership — 707 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Carmen 63 | Tristia; Ex Ponto | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (707) |
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Reception
| Carmen 63 | Tristia; Ex Ponto | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 707 |
| Editions | 44 | 18 |
| Pages | 239 | 510 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Carmen 63 or Tristia; Ex Ponto?
Tristia; Ex Ponto has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Tristia; Ex Ponto 4.0/5, Carmen 63 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Carmen 63 or Tristia; Ex Ponto?
Carmen 63 is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Carmen 63 (239 pages, ≈ 4 h 26 m); Tristia; Ex Ponto (510 pages, ≈ 9 h 27 m).
Which is harder to read: Carmen 63 or Tristia; Ex Ponto?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Carmen 63: Demanding; Tristia; Ex Ponto: Demanding.