George Bernard Shaw vs S.J. Perelman: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Criticism and interpretation, Literary Criticism
George Bernard Shaw
"Most people either say that they agree with Bernard Shaw or that they do not understand him. I am the only person who understands him, and I do not agree with him." -- G. K. C.
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S.J. Perelman
First published in 1992, this book focuses on the oeuvre of S. J. Perelman. Taken together, the essays included serve as an introduction to this important humorist’s work, both in terms of the specific short prose…
The verdict
- Readers rate S.J. Perelman highest: S.J. Perelman 4.0 · George Bernard Shaw 3.7.
- George Bernard Shaw has the widest readership — 171 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| George Bernard Shaw | S.J. Perelman | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (171) | 4.1 (100) |
Reception
| George Bernard Shaw | S.J. Perelman | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 171 | 100 |
| Editions | 138 | 15 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 430 | 331 |
| Reading it now | — | 9 |
| Written reviews | 26 | 15 |
| Wikipedia attention | 51342 | 1379 |
| Pages | 94 | 182 |