Poetical works of Robert Bridges vs Venus and Adonis: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English poetry, Poetry

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 Find on Amazon

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Cover of Venus and Adonis

Venus and Adonis William Shakespeare · 1593 ★★★★☆ 3.7 43 pages · ≈ 48 min · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
Venus and Adonis is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 8 for Poetical works of Robert Bridges.

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