Tennyson's The coming of Arthur vs The Holy Grail and other poems: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Adaptations, Arthurian romances
Tennyson's The coming of Arthur
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Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets.
The Holy Grail and other poems
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This book is Alfred Tennyson's poem about the Holy Grail. It contains illustrations from W.L. Taylor.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Holy Grail and other poems has the widest readership — 4 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Tennyson's The coming of Arthur | The Holy Grail and other poems | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 5.0 (2) | 4.5 (4) |
Reception
| Tennyson's The coming of Arthur | The Holy Grail and other poems | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 4 |
| Editions | 9 | 22 |
| Want to read | 9 | — |
| Written reviews | 1 | — |
| Pages | 63 | 64 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Tennyson's The coming of Arthur or The Holy Grail and other poems?
The Holy Grail and other poems has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Holy Grail and other poems 3.9/5, Tennyson's The coming of Arthur 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Tennyson's The coming of Arthur or The Holy Grail and other poems?
Tennyson's The coming of Arthur is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Tennyson's The coming of Arthur (63 pages, ≈ 1 h 10 m); The Holy Grail and other poems (64 pages, ≈ 1 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: Tennyson's The coming of Arthur or The Holy Grail and other poems?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Tennyson's The coming of Arthur: Challenging; The Holy Grail and other poems: Challenging.