Deirdre of the Sorrows

Name: Deirdre of the Sorrows
Author: J. M. Synge

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Yes — read Deirdre of the Sorrows by J. M. Synge 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: 1 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a rugged Irish landscape, a young woman named Deirdre defies the wishes of the High King Conchubor, whose desire to claim her as queen sets the stage for tension and tragedy. Secrets, loyalties, and forbidden love intertwine as fate unfolds.

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