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Humbug
by E. M. Delafield
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Can I read Humbug in English as a learner?
Yes — read Humbug by E. M. Delafield 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
- 24 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In a family where appearances mask harsh truths, Lily navigates the cruel favoritism and misunderstood love between herself and her mentally challenged sister, challenging the rigid values imposed by well-meaning but misguided parents.
What's inside
Contents
24 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
The reading experience
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Audio narration
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