The defence of Guenevere vs The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Queen Guenevere, English poetry, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Poetry
The defence of Guenevere
The first volume of Pre-Raphaelite poetry to be published, Morris' 1858 The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems contains dark and somber verses characteristic of the style. Not received well by critics, the volume…
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The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems
In this book, Morris explores many of the ideas and themes that would provide continued inspiration throughout his long and influential career -- especially those arising out of the Arthurian tradition, such as "King…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The defence of Guenevere is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 4 for The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems.
- The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems has the widest readership — 61 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The defence of Guenevere | The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.7 (61) |
| Hardcover | 2.0 (2) | — |
Reception
| The defence of Guenevere | The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 61 |
| Editions | 13 | 21 |
| Pages | 44 | 248 |