The complete poetical works vs The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: Which Should You Read?
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The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
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This short novel is a satire on the philosophical stories popular at the time, such as Voltaire’s Candide. A young man is accompanied on his travels by an older wiser teacher, who explains various situations they…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The complete poetical works highest: The complete poetical works 4.1 · The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia 3.5.
- The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia has the widest readership — 6969 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| The complete poetical works | The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (211) | 3.5 (6969) |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | 2.8 (6) |
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Reception
| The complete poetical works | The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 211 | 6969 |
| Editions | 293 | 249 |
| Want to read | 1888 | 6881 |
| Written reviews | 54 | 459 |
| Pages | 268 | 205 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The complete poetical works or The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia?
The complete poetical works has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The complete poetical works 4.1/5, The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia 3.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: The complete poetical works or The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia?
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia (205 pages, ≈ 3 h 48 m); The complete poetical works (268 pages, ≈ 4 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: The complete poetical works or The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The complete poetical works: Demanding; The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: Demanding.