King Arthur's Modern Return vs The classic myths in English literature and in art: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Mythology in literature, English literature
King Arthur's Modern Return
The Arthurian legend closes with a promise: On a distant day, when his country calls, the king will return. His lost realm will be regained, and his shattered dream of an ideal world will, at last, be realized. This…
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The classic myths in English literature and in art
An illustrated anthology of classical myths, based on Bulfinch's nineteenth-century "Age of Fable," examining myths of divinities and heroes, and including commentary.
The verdict
- King Arthur's Modern Return is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 12 for The classic myths in English literature and in art.
- King Arthur's Modern Return reaches further in scholarship and criticism — cited 23 times.
How to choose
Scores by source
| King Arthur's Modern Return | The classic myths in English literature and in art | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.3 (3) | — |
Reception
| King Arthur's Modern Return | The classic myths in English literature and in art | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3 | — |
| Editions | 6 | 54 |
| Citations | 23 | 18 |
| Pages | 264 | 682 |