Cymbeline vs King Lear: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Britons, Fathers and daughters, Kings and rulers, Drama, Fiction

Cover of Cymbeline

Cymbeline William Shakespeare · 1734 ★★★★☆ 3.6 178 pages · ≈ 3 h 18 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of King Lear

King Lear William Shakespeare · 1608 ★★★★☆ 3.9 183 pages · ≈ 3 h 23 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate King Lear higher: 3.9 vs 3.6 from 243115 votes.

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