Essay on criticism vs Essays: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Criticism, English poetry, Poetry

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Essay on criticism Alexander Pope · 1711 ★★★★☆ 3.8 35 pages · ≈ 39 min · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Essays Matthew Arnold · 1865 ★★★★☆ 3.9 380 pages · ≈ 7 h 02 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Essay on criticism is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 7 for Essays.

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