The rambler vs The second person singular, and other essays: Which Should You Read?
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The rambler
The Rambler was a British essay periodical edited and principally written by Samuel Johnson. A total of 208 issues were published from 1750-1752, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Essay periodicals were a lot like 21st…
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The second person singular, and other essays
This edition presents Meynell's original works, which range from reflective critiques of historical figures to personal musings on the nature of poetry and art. Known for her precise, thoughtful prose and her ability to…
The verdict
- The second person singular, and other essays is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for The rambler.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The rambler | The second person singular, and other essays | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (62) | — |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| The rambler | The second person singular, and other essays | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 62 | — |
| Editions | 91 | 14 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 283 | — |
| Reading it now | 53 | — |
| Written reviews | 6 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 475 | — |
| Pages | 304 | 140 |