Idylls of the King vs The lady of the lake: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Shorthand, Texts, Poetry
Idylls of the King
Idylls of the King, published between 1859 and 1885, is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892) which retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table,…
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The lady of the lake
Lady Of The Lake is a lovely, 6-piece poem by Sir Walter Scott. This poetic story is the basis for many later works by other authors, and to this day, still sets the pace for emerging and contemporary writers. This work…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Idylls of the King has the widest readership — 10603 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Idylls of the King | The lady of the lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (10603) | 3.9 (1581) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.5 (2) |
Reception
| Idylls of the King | The lady of the lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 10603 | 1581 |
| Editions | 118 | 159 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 16019 | 5560 |
| Pages | 260 | 191 |