Jane Austen vs The Browning cyclopaedia: Which Should You Read?
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Jane Austen
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Here, republished for the first time, is the first edition text of Jane Austen's much loved classic masterpieces. A rare and inaccessible resource for most scholars, the first editions are unique documents in the…
The Browning cyclopaedia
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This is a guide to the study of the works of Robert Browning. The book reflects the various references that would help in working or studying of the works of Robert Browning.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Jane Austen is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 10 for The Browning cyclopaedia.
- The Browning cyclopaedia has the widest readership — 3 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Jane Austen | The Browning cyclopaedia | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.7 (3) |
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Reception
| Jane Austen | The Browning cyclopaedia | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 3 |
| Editions | 79 | 14 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 133655 | — |
| Pages | 334 | 578 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Jane Austen or The Browning cyclopaedia?
The Browning cyclopaedia has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Browning cyclopaedia 3.9/5, Jane Austen 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Jane Austen or The Browning cyclopaedia?
Jane Austen is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Jane Austen (334 pages, ≈ 6 h 11 m); The Browning cyclopaedia (578 pages, ≈ 10 h 42 m).
Which is harder to read: Jane Austen or The Browning cyclopaedia?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Jane Austen: Challenging; The Browning cyclopaedia: Demanding.