Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores vs Satirae: Which Should You Read?
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The Roman philosopher and dramatic critic Quintus Horatius Flaccus (65-3 B.C.), known in English as Horace, was also the most famous lyric poet of his age. Written in the troubled decade ending with the establishment of…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Satirae is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores.
- Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores has the widest readership — 2 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Reception
| Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores | Satirae | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 1 |
| Editions | 75 | 115 |
| Pages | 523 | 329 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores or Satirae?
Satirae has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Satirae 3.8/5, Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores or Satirae?
Satirae is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Satirae (329 pages, ≈ 6 h 06 m); Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores (523 pages, ≈ 9 h 41 m).
Which is harder to read: Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores or Satirae?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores: Demanding; Satirae: Demanding.