History of American Literature vs The prelude: 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 The prelude

The prelude William Wordsworth · 1850 ★★★★☆ 3.9 240 pages · ≈ 4 h 27 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.

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