Fantasy
Read Fantasy Classics in English
1,193 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 Ægle and the elf, a fantasy, Zicci: A Tale — Complete and Zero Data. 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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Level B2FantasyThe Adventures of A Brownie: As Told to My Child by Miss MulockA tiny, mischievous Brownie living unseen in a Devonshire coal-cellar faces a crisis when his nightly bowl of milk goes missing, prompting him to venture out into the kitchen and d…
Level B2FantasyThe Adventure of Two Dutch Dolls and a 'Golliwogg'On a magical Christmas Eve, two wooden Dutch dolls awaken to explore a world where toys come alive, facing thrilling rides, mischievous tricks, and enchanting new friends like the…
Level B2FantasyThe Admiral's CaravanIn a quiet harbor town, lonely Dorothy keeps company with Uncle Porticle and a weather-beaten wooden admiral who watches over the Blue Admiral Inn.
Level B2Science FictionThe Abandoned of YanIn a harsh society where the Abandoned have no rights or hopes, Marigold faces the brutal reality of being left alone and stripped of her family, forced to navigate a future filled…
Level B2Science FictionThe Abandoned Country; or, Frank Reade, Jr., Exploring a New Continent.A daring explorer and a seasoned sailor recount their harrowing journey through icy seas to an uncharted, volcanic land beyond the Antarctic Circle—teeming with forests and wildlif…
Level B2Science FictionThe 4-D DoodlerIn a lab where fourth-dimensional space is dismissed as fantasy, a young assistant’s strange "four-dimensional doodles" hint at a hidden reality—and a breakthrough that could solve…
Level B2Science FictionTest Rocket!A mysterious rocket identical to their own but built on an unknown scale lands unexpectedly, carrying an alien man who cannot read his instruments.
Level B2Science FictionTest ProblemA student faces a high-stakes final exam that challenges him to mentally recreate an entire star system—including all its life forms—from raw space materials.
Level B2FantasyTarzan, lord of the jungleIn the heart of a vast jungle, a formidable ape-man named Tarzan lives in harmony with mighty beasts like Tantor the elephant, facing the relentless threat of human hunters.
Level C1FantasyTarzan the UntamedIn the heart of a war-torn African jungle, a relentless German captain pursues the elusive Tarzan, unaware that the legendary ape-man races homeward to protect his wife and reclaim…
Level C1FantasyTarzan the TerribleIn a perilous jungle where savage tribes and deadly beasts roam, a fierce warrior stalks the shadows driven by a relentless quest to find his lost wife.
Level C1FantasyTarzan of the ApesA young English nobleman and his wife embark on a perilous journey to a British West African colony, only to vanish mysteriously at sea.
Level C1FantasyTarzan and the Jewels of OparIn the heart of the Congo, a disgraced officer on the run crosses paths with the feared Arab chieftain Achmet Zek, igniting a dangerous quest for the legendary Jewels of Opar hidde…
Level B2FantasyTarzan and the Ant MenIn a remote village, a man imprisoned as a feared river devil clings to a secret identity and a hidden fortune, while an unlikely bond with the witch doctor’s daughter sparks a gli…
Level B2Science FictionTape JockeyIn a society stratified by Echelon levels, the Melopsych Center broadcasts therapeutic music tailored to each class, while an interviewer uncovers the peculiar dedication of a man…
Level C1FantasyTales of the supernatural: Six romantic storiesTwo deadly bravos, bound by dark sorcery and a blood oath, confront the eerie depths of Italy’s Bottomless Lake on a sinister night when the forces of hell stir.
Level C1FantasyTales of the Wonder Club, Volume IIIA secretive club of eccentric members gathers for tales spun from mysterious curiosities and strange encounters, blending fantasy with wit and intrigue.
Level B2FantasyTales of the Wonder Club, Volume IIWhen love is forbidden by bitter family feuds, a young man’s heartbreak spirals into a mysterious illness that convinces all he is dead—yet his mind remains sharp and trapped in a…
Level C1FantasyTales of the Wonder Club, Volume IIn a secluded English inn, a secretive club of distinguished gentlemen gathers annually to share marvelous tales, shunning business and politics for stories that spark the imaginat…
Level C1Science FictionTales of the UnexpectedA sudden, mysterious seizure leaves Sidney Davidson seeing and interacting with an unseen world, shattering reality in a laboratory where science and perception collide.
Level B2FantasyTales of the CaliphUnder the cover of night, a disguised caliph roams the bustling bazaars, uncovering a deadly conspiracy involving palace theft and ruthless pirates.
Level C1MysteryTales of terrorA trusted doctor recounts a chilling tale of friendship, love, and a haunting tragedy tied to a brilliant engineer and his beautiful bride amid the unrest of 1857.
Level C1Science FictionTales of Space and TimeIn a grimy London shop, a mysterious crystal egg draws the eager attention of two unusual visitors, sparking a tense negotiation and revealing secrets beyond the ordinary.
Level C1Science FictionTales of Fantasy and FactEmbark on a mysterious voyage through imaginary lands like the City of Destruction and Ultima Thule, guided by the enigmatic Captain Vanderdecken, whose tales intertwine legend and…
Level C1FantasyTales for Christmas EveIn a richly detailed Victorian London setting, two devoted friends navigate the challenges of finding the perfect home, uncovering the quirks and secrets of high society along the…
Level C1FantasyTales From the "Phantasus," etc. of Ludwig TieckAmid the turmoil of a faithless Europe, a man confronts the deepest moral and existential questions, navigating a world where virtue and vice intertwine with the supernatural.
Level C1Science FictionSymzonia: Voyage of DiscoveryEmbark on a daring voyage to the mysterious southern polar regions, where a captain discovers an unknown continent and enters a hidden internal world inhabited by advanced beings w…
Level B2FantasySylvie and BrunoIn a whimsical realm where protests for "Less Bread!
Level C1Science FictionSweet Their Blood and StickyIn a desolate world where only a mysterious machine endlessly produces sticky pink taffy, two explorers uncover strange, living creatures drawn to its sweet output.
Level B2Science FictionSurvivorsIn a post-atomic war world, survivors navigate a harsh wilderness where remnants of old technology and mutated humanity collide.
Level C1Science FictionSurvival of the fittestIn a world where androids demand equal rights and threaten rebellion, humans grapple with the rise of near-human robots capable of original thought, sparking a tense struggle for s…
Level C1FantasySupplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand and One Nights — Volume 3 (of 6)Dive into a rich tapestry of fantastical tales unfolding over hundreds of nights, where legendary adventures and mysterious characters weave an enchanting world beyond the original…
Level B2Science FictionSuch Blooming TalkA scientist’s breakthrough in giving plants the ability to walk and talk unleashes a lively and unexpected world where flowers not only move—but have plenty to say.
Level B2FantasyStories of EnchantmentIn a hidden mountain valley where reality and enchantment intertwine, a white-haired girl named Snow-flower grows up among a Native tribe, caught between two worlds and the mysteri…
Level B2Science FictionStopoverIn a post-war world fractured by atomic devastation, a weary young Searcher with mysterious powers arrives in a small town, seeking lost family and a place to belong.
Level C1FantasyStephen Archer, and Other TalesA principled bookseller’s life shifts when marriage opens his world beyond strict beliefs and humble shop walls, revealing the struggles and quiet triumphs of faith, family, and co…
Level B2Science FictionStellar VengeanceTrapped in a remote cabin with a captured alien warning of impending doom, a geologist faces a tense standoff as extraterrestrial reinforcements arrive seeking their comrade’s free…
Level C1FantasyStella Fregelius: A Tale of Three DestiniesAn inventor obsessed with bridging earthly distance and celestial mystery perfects wireless communication devices, but their true potential lies beyond technology, in the spiritual…
Level B2Science FictionSteel Giants of ChaosGene Drummond returns from a perilous Venus expedition only to find Earth caught in chaos, where mysterious forces threaten survival and loyalty is tested.
Level C1Science FictionStar-Crossed LoverA chance encounter with a mysterious old woman leads an ordinary man into a bewildering world where nothing is as it seems, forcing him to confront illusions, danger, and secrets b…
Level B2Science FictionStar of RebirthA desperate tribe faces starvation as their last hunt yields no game, forcing their leader Atanta to confront fading gods and dwindling hope within the icy expanse.
Level B2FantasyStar PeopleUnder a sky sprinkled with stars, a mysterious Princess and her three companions—Prudence, Pat, and the Kitten—explore celestial wonders and the secrets of the Star People, weaving…
Level B2FantasySquib and His FriendsA solitary boy nicknamed "the odd one" finds himself misunderstood by his family and nurse, yet quietly harbors a passionate mind and imagination that set him apart.
Level B2Science FictionSpoilers of the SpacewaysIn a desperate bid against alien conquerors, a man undergoes a radical transformation to become a Trygonian officer, inheriting not only their knowledge but the burden of espionage…
Level B2FantasySpirits do returnAccused of a murder he did not commit, a man faces the crushing weight of injustice and imprisonment, clinging to hope and prayer as he navigates a harrowing journey through wrongf…
Level C1FantasySpecimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master FleaOn a Christmas Eve filled with mysterious gifts and eerie delights, the melancholy Peregrine Tyss embarks on strange adventures that blur the line between reality and fantasy, invi…
Level B2Science FictionSpacemen are bornTrase Barnes, born on the Moon with a normal ear and grounded by gravity, dreams of joining the elite spacemen born for the stars.
Level B2Science FictionSpace BatLou Flint defends a fragile ecosystem on a wild planetoid from ruthless hunters wielding deadly ice-ray pistols.