Hudibras vs Poems: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Poetry as Topic, Modern Literature, Poetry

Cover of Hudibras

Hudibras Samuel Butler · 1662 ★★★★☆ 3.8 412 pages · ≈ 7 h 38 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Poems

Poems Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. · 1836 ★★★★☆ 3.9 410 pages · ≈ 7 h 36 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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