Hyperion by John Keats

Published 1818 · 7,500 words · about 1 hour at an average pace · poetry, epic poem, mythological narrative, Romantic literature

How hard is Hyperion to read?

Hyperion scores 5.9 out of 10 for difficulty, making it quite demanding.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 7.0 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 7.5 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 7.3 out of 10
  • Information density: 5.5 out of 10

Literary standing

Hyperion holds a literary regard score of 7.3 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

John Keats