Arthashastra by Kautilya

Published -300 · 180,000 words · about 12 hours at an average pace · Political Philosophy, Classical Literature, Nonfiction

How hard is Arthashastra to read?

Arthashastra scores 5.1 out of 10 for difficulty, making it quite demanding.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 8.6 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 6.6 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 7.2 out of 10
  • Information density: 9.5 out of 10

Literary standing

Arthashastra holds a literary regard score of 8.3 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

Kautilya