Don Juan vs Poetical works of Robert Bridges: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: English poetry, Poetry
Don Juan
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Byron's exuberant masterpiece tells of the adventures of Don Juan, beginning with his illicit love affair at the age of sixteen in his native Spain and his subsequent exile to Italy. Following a dramatic shipwreck, his…
Poetical works of Robert Bridges
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Each section preceded by a bibliographical note. Second edition. Prometheus the firegiver, a mask in the Greek manner.--Demeter, a mask.--Eros and psyche.--The growth of love.--Shorter poems, --New poems, --Later…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Poetical works of Robert Bridges highest: Poetical works of Robert Bridges 3.8 · Don Juan 3.6.
- Don Juan is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 8 for Poetical works of Robert Bridges.
- Don Juan has the widest readership — 18716 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Don Juan | Poetical works of Robert Bridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (18716) | 3.7 (21) |
| Hardcover | 2.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (14) | — |
Reception
| Don Juan | Poetical works of Robert Bridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 18716 | 21 |
| Editions | 69 | 70 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 20311 | 102 |
| Reading it now | 652 | 8 |
| Written reviews | 442 | 21 |
| Wikipedia attention | 6709 | — |
| Pages | 193 | 484 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Don Juan or Poetical works of Robert Bridges?
Poetical works of Robert Bridges has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Poetical works of Robert Bridges 3.8/5, Don Juan 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: Don Juan or Poetical works of Robert Bridges?
Don Juan is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Don Juan (193 pages, ≈ 3 h 34 m); Poetical works of Robert Bridges (484 pages, ≈ 8 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Don Juan or Poetical works of Robert Bridges?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Don Juan: Demanding; Poetical works of Robert Bridges: Demanding.
Have both books been made into films?
Don Juan: 3 film adaptations; Poetical works of Robert Bridges: no film adaptation on record.