The Manuscript Found in Saragossa by Jan Potocki

Published 1815 · 250,000 words · about 17 hours at an average pace · Literary Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Classic Literature

How hard is The Manuscript Found in Saragossa to read?

The Manuscript Found in Saragossa scores 7.6 out of 10 for difficulty, making it very challenging.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 6.4 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 6.2 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 5.8 out of 10
  • Information density: 8.2 out of 10

Literary standing

The Manuscript Found in Saragossa holds a literary regard score of 6.8 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

Jan Potocki