A long way from home

Name: A long way from home
Author: Claude McKay

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Can I read A long way from home in English as a learner?

Yes — read A long way from home by Claude McKay in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 1 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A young Jamaican poet in 1918 America balances menial railroad jobs with his burning desire to be recognized on the literary stage, navigating the chaos of wartime railroads and the pursuit of his artistic dreams.

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