The Alchemist, 1612 vs The Rivals: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of The Alchemist, 1612

The Alchemist, 1612 Ben Jonson · 1612 ★★★☆☆ 3.5 254 pages · ≈ 4 h 42 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Rivals

The Rivals Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1775 ★★★★☆ 3.7 85 pages · ≈ 1 h 34 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The Rivals higher: 3.7 vs 3.5 from 2840 votes.
The Rivals is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 4 for The Alchemist, 1612.

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