Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew vs The library: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Mythologie grecque, Greek Mythology
Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew
“Pan led a merrier life than all the other gods together.”
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"Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew" from Josephine Preston Peabody. American poet and dramatist (1874-1922).
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The library
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Attributed to Apollodorus of Athens (born c. 180 BCE), but probably composed in the first or second century BCE, the Library provides a grand summary of Greek myths and heroic legends about the origin and early history…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The library has the widest readership — 2599 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew | The library | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (49) | 3.9 (2599) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 3.5 (6) | — |
Reception
| Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew | The library | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 49 | 2599 |
| Editions | 9 | 9 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 59 | 9886 |
| Reading it now | 11 | 556 |
| Written reviews | 1 | 206 |
| Pages | 116 | — |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew or The library?
The library has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The library 3.9/5, Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew 3.8/5).
Which is harder to read: Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew or The library?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: Challenging; The library: Demanding.