Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson
Published 1859 · 298 pages · 80,000 words · about 7 hours at an average pace · Narrative Poetry, Epic Poetry, Arthurian Legend, Victorian Literature
How hard is Idylls of the King to read?
Idylls of the King scores 5.4 out of 10 for difficulty, making it quite demanding.
- Vocabulary complexity: 6.2 out of 10
- Sentence structure: 5.8 out of 10
- Abstract concepts: 5.2 out of 10
- Information density: 5.8 out of 10
Literary standing
Idylls of the King holds a literary regard score of 7.2 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.