Essays vs Practical criticism: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Criticism, History and criticism, Poetry, Literature

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 Practical criticism

Practical criticism I. A. Richards · 1929 ★★★★☆ 3.7 390 pages · ≈ 7 h 13 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.

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