Goethe's Werke vs Poems: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Art, History and criticism, Literature

Cover of Goethe's Werke

Goethe's Werke Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.9 14 pages · ≈ 16 min · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Poems

Poems Oscar Wilde · 1881 ★★★★☆ 3.9 214 pages · ≈ 3 h 58 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Goethe's Werke is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 3 for Poems.

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