Corinne vs Paul et Virginie: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Botany, French literature, Classic Literature, Fiction
Corinne
"Corinne, or Italy (1807). A romantic novel by Mme de Staël. Oswald Nevil, and English lord, recuperating in Rome, meets the famous poetess Corinne, who, half-English and half-Italian, has exiled herself from her…
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Paul et Virginie
Paul and Virginia, two fatherless children are brought up in poverty and innocence, amid the tropical scenery of the island of Mauritius. Virginia is recalled to France by a harsh and wealthy aunt. There she is…
The verdict
- Readers rate Paul et Virginie highest: Paul et Virginie 3.7 · Corinne 3.5.
- Paul et Virginie has the widest readership — 8649 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Corinne | Paul et Virginie | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (2769) | 3.7 (8649) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | 4.3 (3) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (6) |
Reception
| Corinne | Paul et Virginie | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2769 | 8649 |
| Editions | 155 | 142 |
| Citations | — | 40 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 2675 | 42 |
| Pages | 395 | 311 |