History of American Literature vs Narration: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Literary Criticism, Nonfiction

Cover of History of American Literature

History of American Literature Reuben Post Halleck · 1911 ★★★★☆ 3.8 316 pages · ≈ 5 h 51 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Narration

Narration Gertrude Stein · 1935 ★★★★☆ 3.7 62 pages · ≈ 1 h 09 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
Narration is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 5 for History of American Literature.

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