Age of chivalry; or, King Arthur and his knights vs The Age of Fable: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Celtic Folklore, Chivalry, Celts, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Mythology

Cover of Age of chivalry; or, King Arthur and his knights

Age of chivalry; or, King Arthur and his knights Thomas Bulfinch · 1858 ★★★★☆ 3.8 312 pages · ≈ 5 h 47 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Age of Fable

The Age of Fable Thomas Bulfinch · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.9 524 pages · ≈ 9 h 42 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Age of chivalry; or, King Arthur and his knights is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 9 for The Age of Fable.
Age of chivalry; or, King Arthur and his knights is the easier read (Challenging), The Age of Fable more demanding (Demanding).

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