The story of Sir Launcelot and his companions vs The sword in the stone: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Folklore

Cover of The story of Sir Launcelot and his companions

The story of Sir Launcelot and his companions Howard Pyle · 1907 ★★★★☆ 3.8 340 pages · ≈ 6 h 18 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The sword in the stone

The sword in the stone Grace Maccarone · 1992 ★★★★☆ 3.9 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The sword in the stone is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 6 for The story of Sir Launcelot and his companions.
The sword in the stone is the easier read (Light), The story of Sir Launcelot and his companions more demanding (Challenging).

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