A Desperate Character and Other Stories

Name: A Desperate Character and Other Stories
Author: Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Yes — read A Desperate Character and Other Stories by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev 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: 41 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Step into the vivid world of 19th-century Russia through six tales that blend sharp realism with poetic insight, revealing the struggles of humble souls, the clash of ideals, and the quiet strength found in resignation and sacrifice.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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