Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages vs The Age of Fable: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Charlemagne, Anecdotes, Adaptations, Mythology, Fiction

Cover of Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages

Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages Thomas Bulfinch · 1862 ★★★★☆ 3.8 302 pages · ≈ 5 h 36 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Age of Fable

The Age of Fable Thomas Bulfinch · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.9 524 pages · ≈ 9 h 42 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 9 for The Age of Fable.
Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages is the easier read (Challenging), The Age of Fable more demanding (Demanding).

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