De consolatione philosophiae vs The Complete Poetical Works: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Poetry

Cover of De consolatione philosophiae

De consolatione philosophiae Boethius · 1483 ★★★★☆ 4.1 140 pages · ≈ 2 h 36 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Complete Poetical Works

The Complete Poetical Works Edgar Allan Poe · 1849 220 pages · ≈ 4 h 04 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.

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