D.H. Lawrence vs Essays: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Criticism, English poetry, Criticism and interpretation, History and criticism, Poetry
D.H. Lawrence
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A collection of poems on themes of animals, people, celebration and condemnation, and love, by a prolific English poet, novelist, critic, travel writer, playwright, and painter.
Essays
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The Victorian English poet and essayist Matthew Arnold was the archetypal sage writer, noted for his classical attacks on the tastes and manners of his time. His poetry is characterised by its classically poised, serene…
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The verdict
- D.H. Lawrence is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 7 for Essays.
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How to choose
Reception
| D.H. Lawrence | Essays | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 2 |
| Editions | 42 | 88 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 38164 | 9688 |
| Pages | 30 | 380 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: D.H. Lawrence or Essays?
D.H. Lawrence is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: D.H. Lawrence (30 pages, ≈ 33 min); Essays (380 pages, ≈ 7 h 02 m).
Which is harder to read: D.H. Lawrence or Essays?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — D.H. Lawrence: Challenging; Essays: Demanding.