Lalla Rookh vs Oliver Goldsmith: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Irish authors, Poets
Lalla Rookh
Lalla Rookh is an Oriental romance by Thomas Moore, published in 1817. The title is taken from the name of the heroine, the daughter of the 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The work consists of four narrative…
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Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1728 – 4 April 1774) was an Anglo-Irish poet, novelist, playwright, and hack writer. He produced literary works in a variety of genres and is considered one of the most versatile writers of…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Oliver Goldsmith is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for Lalla Rookh.
- Lalla Rookh has the widest readership — 55 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Lalla Rookh | Oliver Goldsmith | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (55) | 3.3 (18) |
Reception
| Lalla Rookh | Oliver Goldsmith | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 55 | 18 |
| Editions | 111 | 133 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 370 | 62 |
| Pages | 296 | 161 |