Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages vs The age of fable: Which Should You Read?
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Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages
“THE twelve most illustrious knights of Charlemagne were called Peers, for the equality that reigned among them; while the name of Paladins, also conferred on them, implies that they were inmates of the palace and companions of the king.”
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No new edition of Bulfinch's classic work can be considered complete without some notice of the American scholar to whose wide erudition and painstaking care it stands as a perpetual monument. "The Age of Fable" has…
The age of fable
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The Age of Fable is a Mythological type of book. It contains many Greek and Roman myths, including simplified versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as a selection of Norse and “eastern” myths. Thomas Bulfinch’s…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 9 for The age of fable.
- The age of fable has the widest readership — 3771 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages | The age of fable | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (1428) | 3.9 (3771) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (5) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 3.5 (7) | 3.5 (7) |
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Reception
| Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages | The age of fable | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1428 | 3771 |
| Editions | 142 | 9 |
| Citations | — | 28 |
| Want to read | — | 4647 |
| Reading it now | — | 1117 |
| Written reviews | — | 279 |
| Pages | 302 | 531 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages or The age of fable?
The age of fable has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The age of fable 3.9/5, Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages or The age of fable?
Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages (302 pages, ≈ 5 h 36 m); The age of fable (531 pages, ≈ 9 h 50 m).
Which is harder to read: Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages or The age of fable?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages: Challenging; The age of fable: Challenging.