Self-knowledge vs The anatomy of melancholy: Which Should You Read?
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published 1813. covered in brown (leather or paper?) Hardbound, abt 51/2 by 31/2" written in old fashioned type; f's look like s's
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The verdict
- Readers rate The anatomy of melancholy highest: The anatomy of melancholy 4.1 · Self-knowledge 3.8.
- Self-knowledge is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 13 for The anatomy of melancholy.
- The anatomy of melancholy has the widest readership — 1979 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Self-knowledge | The anatomy of melancholy | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.1 (1979) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.8 (4) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (9) |
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Reception
| Self-knowledge | The anatomy of melancholy | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5 | 1979 |
| Editions | 96 | 60 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 28351 |
| Reading it now | — | 900 |
| Written reviews | — | 246 |
| Wikipedia attention | 41 | 5291 |
| Pages | 236 | 747 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Self-knowledge or The anatomy of melancholy?
The anatomy of melancholy has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The anatomy of melancholy 4.1/5, Self-knowledge 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Self-knowledge or The anatomy of melancholy?
Self-knowledge is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Self-knowledge (236 pages, ≈ 4 h 22 m); The anatomy of melancholy (747 pages, ≈ 13 h 50 m).
Which is harder to read: Self-knowledge or The anatomy of melancholy?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Self-knowledge: Demanding; The anatomy of melancholy: Demanding.