Self-knowledge vs The anatomy of melancholy: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Early works to 1850, Early works to 1800, Psychology

Cover of Self-knowledge

Self-knowledge John Mason · 1745 ★★★★☆ 3.8 236 pages · ≈ 4 h 22 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The anatomy of melancholy

The anatomy of melancholy Robert Burton · 1624 ★★★★☆ 4.1 747 pages · ≈ 13 h 50 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The anatomy of melancholy higher: 4.1 vs 3.8 from 1979 votes.
Self-knowledge is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 13 for The anatomy of melancholy.

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