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François the waif
by George Sand
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Can I read François the waif in English as a learner?
Yes — read François the waif by George Sand 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
- 28 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A mysterious foundling, François, grows up in a rustic village where humble affections and quiet self-devotion shape his world. Amid simple rural life, the story reveals the delicate fears and tender bonds that define his hidden origins.
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Contents
28 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
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