Essays vs Paradise Lost: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English poetry, Criticism and interpretation, Poetry

Cover of Essays

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

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Cover of Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost John Milton · 1667 ★★★★☆ 3.9 311 pages · ≈ 5 h 46 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.

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