A book of myths vs The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer: Which Should You Read?
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A book of myths
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Just as a little child holds out its hands to catch the sunbeams, to feel and to grasp what, so its eyes tell it, is actually there, so, down through the ages, men have stretched out their hands in eager endeavour to…
The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer
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Three thousand years ago the world was still young. The western continent was a huge wilderness, and the greater part of Europe was inhabited by savage and wandering tribes. Only a few nations at the eastern end of the…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer has the widest readership — 1467 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| A book of myths | The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (665) | 4.0 (61) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (1467) |
Reception
| A book of myths | The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 665 | 1467 |
| Editions | 12 | 7 |
| Want to read | 4 | 77 |
| Reading it now | 2 | 37 |
| Written reviews | — | 11 |
| Pages | 286 | 277 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A book of myths or The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer?
The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer 3.9/5, A book of myths 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: A book of myths or The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer?
The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer (277 pages, ≈ 5 h 08 m); A book of myths (286 pages, ≈ 5 h 18 m).
Which is harder to read: A book of myths or The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A book of myths: Challenging; The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer: Challenging.