Adventure
Read Adventure Classics in English
13 adventure books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best adventure classics to read in English as a learner?
The best adventure classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Zoraida: A Romance of the Harem and the Great Sahara, Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands;: The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden and Zero the Slaver: A Romance of Equatorial Africa. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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| Title | Chapters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| The Eye of Zeitoon | 23 | C2 |
| The Eye of Istar: A Romance of the Land of No Return | 47 | C2 |
| The Deerslayer | 32 | C2 |
| The Dark Star | 37 | C2 |
| Rosalynde; or, Euphues' Golden Legacy | 7 | C2 |
| Mr. Jacobs: A Tale of the Drummer, the Reporter, and the Prestidigitateur | 15 | C2 |
| Mae Madden | 15 | C2 |
| A rogue's tragedy | 33 | C2 |
| History of Tom Jones, a Foundling | 210 | C2 |
| Moby Dick; Or, The Whale | 135 | C2 |
| The Adventures of Roderick Random | 69 | C2 |
| The Expedition of Humphry Clinker | 84 | C2 |
| The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Complete | 52 | C2 |
Level C2AdventureThe Eye of ZeitoonAmidst ancient cities and brewing conflict, a fever-stricken adventurer battles both illness and heritage in a land rich with history and danger.
Level C2MysteryThe Eye of Istar: A Romance of the Land of No ReturnAmid the looming threat of war in the mysterious city of Omdurman, a devoted servant embarks on a perilous journey to unveil the secrets of the forbidden Land of No Return and conf…
Level C2AdventureThe DeerslayerIn the untamed wilderness of colonial New York, two foresters navigate dense forests and hidden dangers, where every step reveals the raw beauty and peril of nature untouched by ci…
Level C2RomanceThe Dark StarBeneath the ominous reign of the Dark Star Erlik, lives intertwine across continents and destinies, bound by ancient cosmic forces and the relentless tides of history.
Level C2RomanceRosalynde; or, Euphues' Golden LegacyIn a pastoral setting where love and wit intertwine, a noble heroine navigates the trials of romance and loyalty.
Level C2AdventureMr. Jacobs: A Tale of the Drummer, the Reporter, and the PrestidigitateurA mysterious man with jewel-like eyes and a secret past befriends a curious reporter, sparking an adventure filled with intrigue, bigamy, and daring exploits across exotic lands.
Level C2RomanceMae MaddenA man haunted by a timeless dream finally glimpses the mysterious woman he’s sought through the ages on the shimmering canals of Venice.
Level C2RomanceA rogue's tragedyAmid the ethereal Alps, two lovers find their world transformed by a transcendent passion that blurs the line between dream and reality.
Level C2ClassicsHistory of Tom Jones, a FoundlingThe classic classics novel by Henry Fielding.
Level C2AdventureMoby Dick; Or, The WhaleThe classic adventure novel by Herman Melville.
Level C2AdventureThe Adventures of Roderick RandomThe classic adventure novel by T.
Level C2ClassicsThe Expedition of Humphry ClinkerThe classic epistolary novel by Tobias Smollett.
Level C2ClassicsThe History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, CompleteThe classic romance novel by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.