John Brown's Body vs The lays of ancient Rome, with Ivry and the armada: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Poésie, Histoire, Poetry, History
John Brown's Body
“AMERICAN muse, whose strong and diverse heart”
John Brown's Body is an American epic poem written by Stephen Vincent Benét in 1928. The poem's title references the radical abolitionist John Brown, who raided the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in October…
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The verdict
- The lays of ancient Rome, with Ivry and the armada is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for John Brown's Body.
How to choose
Reception
| John Brown's Body | The lays of ancient Rome, with Ivry and the armada | |
|---|---|---|
| Editions | 87 | 47 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 137 | — |
| Pages | 392 | 188 |