The Boy's King Arthur vs The sword in the stone: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Folklore

Cover of The Boy's King Arthur

The Boy's King Arthur Sidney Lanier · 1880 ★★★★☆ 3.9 372 pages · ≈ 6 h 53 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The sword in the stone

The sword in the stone Grace Maccarone · 1992 ★★★★☆ 3.9 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The sword in the stone is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 6 for The Boy's King Arthur.
The sword in the stone is the easier read (Light), The Boy's King Arthur more demanding (Challenging).

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