The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Published 2003 · 354 pages · 79,620 words · about 6 hours at an average pace · Gothic fiction, philosophical novel, Victorian literature, horror
How hard is The Picture of Dorian Gray to read?
The Picture of Dorian Gray scores 6.8 out of 10 for difficulty, making it quite demanding.
- Vocabulary complexity: 6.2 out of 10
- Sentence structure: 6.8 out of 10
- Abstract concepts: 7.0 out of 10
- Information density: 6.0 out of 10
Literary standing
The Picture of Dorian Gray holds a literary regard score of 8.6 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.