Dictionary of Phrase and Fable vs World mythology: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Mythology, Literature

Cover of Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Ebenezer Cobham Brewer · 1860 ★★★★☆ 4.4 990 pages · ≈ 18 h 20 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of World mythology

World mythology Donna Rosenberg · 1986 ★★★★☆ 4.0 561 pages · ≈ 10 h 23 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Dictionary of Phrase and Fable higher: 4.4 vs 4.0 from 933 votes.
World mythology is the quicker read — about 10 hours vs 18 for Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.
World mythology is the easier read (Moderate), Dictionary of Phrase and Fable more demanding (Demanding).

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