Paul Kelver vs The Poetical Works of John Dryden: Which Should You Read?
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The Poetical Works of John Dryden
“THIS illustrious Poet was son of Erasmus Dryden of Tichmersh in Northamptonshire, third son of Sir Erasmus Dryden of Canons-Ashby, in the same county, Baronet; and born at Aldwincle, near Oundle, 1631: he had his education in grammar-learning at Westminster-school, under the famous Dr. Busby, and was from thence elected, in 1650, a scholar of Trinity-College in Cambridge.”
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Oxford edition.The facsimiles are reproductions of title-pages of earlier editions.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Paul Kelver is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 9 for The Poetical Works of John Dryden.
- Paul Kelver has the widest readership — 39 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Paul Kelver | The Poetical Works of John Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (39) | — |
Reception
| Paul Kelver | The Poetical Works of John Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 39 | 1 |
| Editions | 66 | 177 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 171 | — |
| Reading it now | 9 | — |
| Written reviews | 5 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 190 | — |
| Pages | 322 | 524 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Paul Kelver or The Poetical Works of John Dryden?
The Poetical Works of John Dryden has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Poetical Works of John Dryden 3.8/5, Paul Kelver 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Paul Kelver or The Poetical Works of John Dryden?
Paul Kelver is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Paul Kelver (322 pages, ≈ 5 h 58 m); The Poetical Works of John Dryden (524 pages, ≈ 9 h 42 m).
Which is harder to read: Paul Kelver or The Poetical Works of John Dryden?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Paul Kelver: Challenging; The Poetical Works of John Dryden: Demanding.