Poetical works of Robert Bridges vs Vepʻxistqaosani: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: English poetry, Poetry
Poetical works of Robert Bridges
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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Vepʻxistqaosani
This epic by the Georgian poet Rust'haveli has been the book of a nation for 700 years. It was expected that the text, based on a Persian original and reflecting Georgia's position as a crossroads between east and west,…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Vepʻxistqaosani is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for Poetical works of Robert Bridges.
- Poetical works of Robert Bridges has the widest readership — 21 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Poetical works of Robert Bridges | Vepʻxistqaosani | |
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| Goodreads | 3.7 (21) | — |
Reception
| Poetical works of Robert Bridges | Vepʻxistqaosani | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 21 | 1 |
| Editions | 70 | 75 |
| Want to read | 102 | — |
| Reading it now | 8 | — |
| Written reviews | 21 | — |
| Pages | 484 | 283 |