Poems vs Poetical works of Robert Bridges: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Poems Poems Elizabeth Barrett Browning · 1844 ★★★★☆ 4.1 526 pages · ≈ 9 h 44 m · Demanding
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Cover of Poetical works of Robert Bridges Poetical works of Robert Bridges Robert Seymour Bridges · 1898 ★★★★☆ 3.8 484 pages · ≈ 8 h 58 m · Demanding
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Each section preceded by a bibliographical note. Second edition. Prometheus the firegiver, a mask in the Greek manner.--Demeter, a mask.--Eros and psyche.--The growth of love.--Shorter poems, --New poems, --Later…

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PoemsPoetical works of Robert Bridges
Goodreads 4.1 (748) 3.7 (21)
Hardcover 4.0 (6) —
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Reception

PoemsPoetical works of Robert Bridges
Ratings 748 21
Editions 95 70
Film adaptations 1 —
Want to read 852 102
Reading it now 19 8
Written reviews 31 21
Wikipedia attention 19870 —
Pages 526 484
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Questions readers ask

Which is rated higher: Poems or Poetical works of Robert Bridges?

Poems has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Poems 4.1/5, Poetical works of Robert Bridges 3.8/5).

Which is shorter to read: Poems or Poetical works of Robert Bridges?

Poetical works of Robert Bridges is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Poetical works of Robert Bridges (484 pages, ≈ 8 h 58 m); Poems (526 pages, ≈ 9 h 44 m).

Which is harder to read: Poems or Poetical works of Robert Bridges?

Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Poems: Demanding; Poetical works of Robert Bridges: Demanding.

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