The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems vs The Life and Death of Jason: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Queen Guenevere, Queens, Knights and knighthood, English poetry, Kings and rulers, Adaptations
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…
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The Life and Death of Jason
“IN Thessaly, beside the tumbling sea,”
JASON, the son of Aeson, king of Iolchos, having come to man's estate, demanded of Pelias his father's kingdom, which he held wrongfully. But Pelias answered, that if he would bring from Colchis the golden fleece of the…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 6 for The Life and Death of Jason.
- The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems has the widest readership — 61 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems | The Life and Death of Jason | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (61) | 3.7 (22) |
Reception
| The Defense Of Guenevere And Other Poems | The Life and Death of Jason | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 61 | 22 |
| Editions | 21 | 92 |
| Want to read | — | 67 |
| Reading it now | — | 2 |
| Written reviews | — | 4 |
| Pages | 248 | 367 |