A Chosen Few: Short Stories

Name: A Chosen Few: Short Stories
Author: Frank R. Stockton

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Yes — read A Chosen Few: Short Stories by Frank R. Stockton in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 11 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Explore a world where science meets imagination as a retired professional invents a device to control "negative gravity," a force that repels the earth’s pull, promising to lighten life’s burdens in these captivating, thought-provoking tales.

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