Romance
Read Romance Classics in English
53 romance 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 romance classics to read in English as a learner?
The best romance classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Orpheus and Eurydice, Sonnets from the Portuguese and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. 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 Romance of Tristan and Iseult | 15 | B2–C1 |
| Complete Short Works of George Meredith | 56 | C1–C2 |
| The Green Mouse | 16 | B2–C2 |
| That Which Hath Wings: A Novel of the Day | 72 | C1–C2 |
| The Gay Cockade | 14 | B2–C2 |
Level B2–C1RomanceThe Romance of Tristan and IseultThe classic romance novel by Joseph Bédier.
Level C1–C2RomanceComplete Short Works of George MeredithThe classic romance novel by George Meredith.
Level B2–C2RomanceThe Green MouseThe classic romance novel by Robert W.
Level C1–C2RomanceThat Which Hath Wings: A Novel of the DayThe classic romance novel by Richard Dehan.
Level B2–C2RomanceThe Gay CockadeThe classic romance novel by Temple Bailey.