New perspectives on the European Bildungsroman vs The lamplighter: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Women authors, Bildungsromans

New perspectives on the European Bildungsroman

New perspectives on the European Bildungsroman Giovanna Summerfield · 2010 204 pages · ≈ 3 h 47 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The lamplighter Maria S. Cummins · 1854 ★★★★☆ 4.1 516 pages · ≈ 9 h 33 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

New perspectives on the European Bildungsroman is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 9 for The lamplighter.
The lamplighter is the easier read (Moderate), New perspectives on the European Bildungsroman more demanding (Challenging).