D.H. Lawrence vs Sonnets: Which Should You Read?
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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.
Sonnets
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"I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an elegant and clear…
Side by side
The verdict
- D.H. Lawrence is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 3 for Sonnets.
How to choose
Scores by source
| D.H. Lawrence | Sonnets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.2 (114417) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (3) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (10) |
Reception
| D.H. Lawrence | Sonnets | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 114417 |
| Editions | 42 | 646 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 161706 |
| Reading it now | — | 5672 |
| Written reviews | — | 2377 |
| Wikipedia attention | 38164 | 14128 |
| Pages | 30 | 174 |
Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: D.H. Lawrence or Sonnets?
D.H. Lawrence is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: D.H. Lawrence (30 pages, ≈ 33 min); Sonnets (174 pages, ≈ 3 h 13 m).
Which is harder to read: D.H. Lawrence or Sonnets?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — D.H. Lawrence: Challenging; Sonnets: Demanding.