Essays vs Hudibras: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Essays

Essays Ralph Waldo Emerson · 1800 ★★★★☆ 4.2 274 pages · ≈ 5 h 04 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Hudibras

Hudibras Samuel Butler · 1662 ★★★★☆ 3.8 412 pages · ≈ 7 h 38 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Essays higher: 4.2 vs 3.8 from 2743 votes.
Essays is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 7 for Hudibras.

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