The Age of Chivalry / Legends of Charlemagne or Romance of the Middle Ages vs The Age of Fable: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Celtic Folklore, Charlemagne, Chivalry, Mythology
The Age of Chivalry / Legends of Charlemagne or Romance of the Middle Ages
“THE religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct.”
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The Age of Fable
“THE religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct.”
Drawing on the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes, The Age of Fable offers lively retellings of the myths of the Greek and…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Age of Fable has the widest readership — 3770 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Age of Chivalry / Legends of Charlemagne or Romance of the Middle Ages | The Age of Fable | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (3770) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (5) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.5 (7) |
Reception
| The Age of Chivalry / Legends of Charlemagne or Romance of the Middle Ages | The Age of Fable | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 3770 |
| Editions | 12 | 299 |
| Citations | — | 28 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 4654 |
| Reading it now | — | 1115 |
| Written reviews | — | 279 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 2157 |
| Pages | 608 | 524 |