Myths of the Greeks and Romans vs The age of fable: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Roman Mythology, Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Mythology
Myths of the Greeks and Romans
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Summarizes Greek and Roman myths, traces their origins, and follows their evolution from classical times to the present day.
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.
- The age of fable has the widest readership — 3771 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Myths of the Greeks and Romans | The age of fable | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (217) | 3.9 (3771) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 3.9 (5) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.5 (7) |
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Reception
| Myths of the Greeks and Romans | The age of fable | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 217 | 3771 |
| Editions | 15 | 9 |
| Citations | — | 28 |
| Want to read | 644 | 4647 |
| Reading it now | 28 | 1117 |
| Written reviews | 14 | 279 |
| Pages | 487 | 531 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Myths of the Greeks and Romans or The age of fable?
The age of fable has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The age of fable 3.9/5, Myths of the Greeks and Romans 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Myths of the Greeks and Romans or The age of fable?
Myths of the Greeks and Romans is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Myths of the Greeks and Romans (487 pages, ≈ 9 h 01 m); The age of fable (531 pages, ≈ 9 h 50 m).
Which is harder to read: Myths of the Greeks and Romans or The age of fable?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Myths of the Greeks and Romans: Moderate; The age of fable: Challenging.