English literature at the close of the Middle Ages vs Le Morte d'Arthur: Which Should You Read?
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English literature at the close of the Middle Ages
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"The Greatest Books of All Time" is a selection of the most celebrated books in history, including complete novels. Unlike other rankings, this collection is based on a consensus of readers and critics, ensuring an…
Le Morte d'Arthur
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Le Morte d'Arthur (originally spelled Le Morte Darthur, ungrammatical Middle French for "The Death of Arthur") is a 15th-century Middle English prose reworking by Sir Thomas Malory of tales about the legendary King…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Le Morte d'Arthur highest: Le Morte d'Arthur 3.9 · English literature at the close of the Middle Ages 3.7.
- English literature at the close of the Middle Ages is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 9 for Le Morte d'Arthur.
- Le Morte d'Arthur has the widest readership — 40053 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| English literature at the close of the Middle Ages | Le Morte d'Arthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.0 (5) | 3.9 (40053) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.7 (69) |
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Reception
| English literature at the close of the Middle Ages | Le Morte d'Arthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5 | 40053 |
| Editions | 6 | 373 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 48944 |
| Reading it now | — | 2863 |
| Written reviews | — | 1497 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 19167 |
| Pages | 247 | 518 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: English literature at the close of the Middle Ages or Le Morte d'Arthur?
Le Morte d'Arthur has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Le Morte d'Arthur 3.9/5, English literature at the close of the Middle Ages 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: English literature at the close of the Middle Ages or Le Morte d'Arthur?
English literature at the close of the Middle Ages is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: English literature at the close of the Middle Ages (247 pages, ≈ 4 h 34 m); Le Morte d'Arthur (518 pages, ≈ 9 h 36 m).
Which is harder to read: English literature at the close of the Middle Ages or Le Morte d'Arthur?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — English literature at the close of the Middle Ages: Demanding; Le Morte d'Arthur: Demanding.
Have both books been made into films?
English literature at the close of the Middle Ages: no film adaptation on record; Le Morte d'Arthur: 5 film adaptations.