The Altar of the Dead by Henry James

Published 1895 · 15,000 words · about 1 hour at an average pace · Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Novella, Victorian Fiction

How hard is The Altar of the Dead to read?

The Altar of the Dead scores 5.9 out of 10 for difficulty, making it quite demanding.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 5.8 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 6.8 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 6.3 out of 10
  • Information density: 4.5 out of 10

Literary standing

The Altar of the Dead holds a literary regard score of 5.1 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

Henry James