Essays vs The Seven Lamps of Architecture: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Conduct of life, Essays, Philosophy

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 The Seven Lamps of Architecture

The Seven Lamps of Architecture John Ruskin · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.8 206 pages · ≈ 3 h 49 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Essays higher: 4.2 vs 3.8 from 2743 votes.

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