A Strange, Sad Comedy

Name: A Strange, Sad Comedy
Author: Molly Elliot Seawell

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Yes — read A Strange, Sad Comedy by Molly Elliot Seawell 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: 14 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In war-torn Virginia, the dignified Colonel Corbin faces the arrival of Union soldiers at his shabby plantation, striving to maintain composure amid upheaval. A tale of genteel resilience and unexpected humor unfolds as old traditions clash with harsh realities.

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