Manual of mythology vs Modern mythology: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Manual of mythology Manual of mythology A. S. Murray · 1873 ★★★★☆ 3.8 368 pages · ≈ 6 h 49 m · Challenging

Dr. Murray Stein’s prolific career has produced a substantial body of writings, lectures, and interviews. His writings, captured in these volumes, span a wide domain of topics including Christianity, individuation,…

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Cover of Modern mythology Modern mythology Andrew Lang · 1897 ★★★☆☆ 3.4 169 pages · ≈ 3 h 08 m · Challenging

xxiv p., 1 l., 212 p. 23 cm.

The verdict

How to choose

Scores by source

Manual of mythologyModern mythology
Goodreads 3.8 (18) 3.4 (116)
Apple Books — 3.0 (26)

Reception

Manual of mythologyModern mythology
Ratings 18 116
Editions 9 73
Film adaptations — 1
Want to read 62 336
Reading it now 2 27
Written reviews 2 6
Wikipedia attention — 26997
Pages 368 169

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