Sesame and Lilies, three lectures vs The Seven Lamps of Architecture: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Art, Conduct of life, Essays, Philosophy
Sesame and Lilies, three lectures
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John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a prolific English art critic and historian, poet, and writer. His theories were taken up by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and his acquaintances included Dante Rossetti, William Hunt, Lewis…
The Seven Lamps of Architecture
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Beauty, life, memory, obedience, power, sacrifice, and truth – these are the seven lamps of architecture. In this illustrated edition, Ruskin explains that the value of architecture hinges on both “the image it bears of…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Seven Lamps of Architecture has the widest readership — 960 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Sesame and Lilies, three lectures | The Seven Lamps of Architecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (960) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 3.2 (4) |
Reception
| Sesame and Lilies, three lectures | The Seven Lamps of Architecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4 | 960 |
| Editions | 187 | 245 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 3502 |
| Reading it now | — | 178 |
| Written reviews | — | 45 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 1254 |
| Pages | 226 | 206 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Sesame and Lilies, three lectures or The Seven Lamps of Architecture?
Sesame and Lilies, three lectures has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Sesame and Lilies, three lectures 3.9/5, The Seven Lamps of Architecture 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Sesame and Lilies, three lectures or The Seven Lamps of Architecture?
The Seven Lamps of Architecture is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Seven Lamps of Architecture (206 pages, ≈ 3 h 49 m); Sesame and Lilies, three lectures (226 pages, ≈ 4 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: Sesame and Lilies, three lectures or The Seven Lamps of Architecture?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Sesame and Lilies, three lectures: Demanding; The Seven Lamps of Architecture: Demanding.