Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores vs Satirae: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores

Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores Ovid · 1637 ★★★★☆ 3.7 523 pages · ≈ 9 h 41 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Satirae

Satirae Horace · 1763 ★★★★☆ 3.8 329 pages · ≈ 6 h 06 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Satirae is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Ovid with an English translation: Heroides and Amores.

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