King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table vs The sword in the stone: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Folklore

Cover of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table Phyllis Briggs · 1900 ★★★★☆ 4.0 190 pages · ≈ 3 h 31 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The sword in the stone

The sword in the stone Grace Maccarone · 1992 ★★★★☆ 3.9 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.0 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The sword in the stone is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 3 for King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
The sword in the stone is the easier read (Light), King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table more demanding (Challenging).

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