Fantasy
Read Fantasy Classics in English
12 fantasy 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 fantasy classics to read in English as a learner?
The best fantasy classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with The Medici Boots, The Mathematicians and The Master of the World. 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 Ghost Pirates | 18 | C2 |
| The Bells, and Other Poems | 49 | C2 |
| Rhyme? and reason? | 35 | C2 |
| Rewards and Fairies | 34 | C2 |
| Le Corbeau = The Raven | 2 | C2 |
| Istar of Babylon: A Phantasy | 35 | C2 |
| General William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other Poems | 1 | C2 |
| Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5 | 51 | C2 |
| Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 | 57 | C2 |
| Bubbles of the Foam | 3 | C2 |
| A Mine of Faults | 2 | C2 |
| The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse | 5 | C2 |
Level C2MysteryThe Ghost PiratesA sailor joins the ill-fated Mortzestus, rumored to be haunted and cursed with bad luck.
Level C2FantasyThe Bells, and Other PoemsImmerse yourself in haunting melodies and vivid visions as bells toll through joy, terror, and despair, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of sound and emotion.
Level C2FantasyRhyme? and reason?Dive into a whimsical collection of poems and riddles where nonsense and reason intertwine, guided by curious voices and playful rhythms that challenge the mind and delight the sen…
Level C2FantasyRewards and FairiesTwo siblings in the English countryside encounter Puck, the last of the fairies, who grants them the magical ability to see and converse with remarkable figures from England’s dist…
Level C2FantasyLe Corbeau = The RavenIn a midnight chamber haunted by sorrow for lost Lenore, a mysterious raven appears, its eerie presence stirring dreams and fears beyond mortal reckoning.
Level C2FantasyIstar of Babylon: A PhantasyA young Greek rhapsode, inspired by tales of the living goddess Istar of Babylon, embarks on a profound journey from Sicily to the ancient city itself, seeking to witness and worsh…
Level C2FantasyGeneral William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other PoemsA bold and visionary march through heaven’s gates follows General William Booth as he leads society’s outcasts—lepers, convicts, and lost souls—into a transformed, radiant afterlif…
Level C2FantasyGargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5Embark on a fantastical voyage to mysterious islands inhabited by bizarre creatures and curious societies, where riddles, enchanted temples, and whimsical adventures challenge the…
Level C2FantasyGargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3Embark on a fantastical journey as Pantagruel transports a colony of Utopians to the strange land of Dipsody, while his companion Panurge wrestles with the complexities of marriage…
Level C2FantasyBubbles of the FoamJourney through an ancient Indian landscape where the Desert’s shifting mirages reflect life’s illusions and love’s fleeting ecstasies, revealing a world where reality blurs into d…
Level C2FantasyA Mine of FaultsIn a world where love and diplomacy entwine, a captivating woman becomes the center of a delicate game of craft and policy, revealing how imperfections ignite passion and power in…
Level C2PoetryThe Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verseThe classic fantasy novel by Valmiki.