CEFR C1 · Advanced
Read Advanced Classics in English (C1)
241 books graded at CEFR C1 (advanced) — learn English by reading the stories worth reading at exactly your level. Tap any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration, and save the vocabulary you meet. Start with a free sample.
What are the best C1 books to read in English?
The best C1 books to read in English are well-known classics whose own language sits at that level — start with Émile Zola, Novelist and Reformer: An Account of His Life & Work, Æsop's Fables: A Version for Young Readers and Æsop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices.. Each is the complete book, labelled CEFR C1 (advanced), with tap-to-translate, narration and saved vocabulary, so you read a real story while building the English you actually meet in it.
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Level C1Science FictionTo Mars via the Moon: An Astronomical StoryJourney through space as a daring voyage to Mars unfolds via the Moon, blending scientific facts with imaginative storytelling to explore the unknown.
Level C1Science FictionThrough the sun in an airshipIn a vivid future where nature thrives untouched and airships drift gently above, two friends explore the mysteries of their age—questioning progress and the loss of simple pleasur…
Level C1Science FictionThrelkeld's DaughterTransformed into a captivating human form, a space captain’s daughter struggles to suppress newfound emotions as she embarks on a crucial mission: to lure an Earthling and secure h…
Level C1Science FictionTheodore Savage: A Story of the Past or the FutureTheodore Savage reflects on a life shaped by comfort and routine, unaware of the upheavals to come.
Level C1Science FictionThe warlord of MarsBeneath Mars' twin moons, a warrior stalks the shadows to save the princess imprisoned deep within the Temple of the Sun, while political upheaval and savage battles shape the fate…
Level C1Science FictionThe war of the worldsAs Earth unknowingly thrives, distant Martian intellects face a dying world and plot a desperate invasion, viewing humanity as mere animals in a cosmic struggle for survival.
Level C1Science FictionThe vertigo hookIn a world where time twists beyond a single dimension, a brilliant mathematician and his team face a secret mission to engineer a groundbreaking rocket nozzle, navigating the tang…
Level C1MysteryThe strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeA reserved lawyer investigates a sinister door linked to a chilling tale of a ruthless man trampling a child in a quiet London street, unveiling dark secrets lurking beneath the ci…
Level C1Science FictionThe storm of London: a social rhapsodyIn a London where clothes vanish, society is stripped to its barest form, revealing the raw chaos and hidden truths beneath.
Level C1Science FictionThe secret of the islandStranded on a mysterious island for years, a group of castaways faces an unexpected arrival that could change their fate.
Level C1Science FictionThe professor's experiment: A novel, Vol. 3 (of 3)As twilight falls, Susan and Crosby’s conversation reveals a web of admiration and unspoken feelings, set against the backdrop of a mysterious experiment that promises to challenge…
Level C1Science FictionThe professor's experiment: A novel, Vol. 2 (of 3)A young woman haunted by mysterious origins confides in a trusted companion, unraveling secrets that challenge her identity and purpose.
Level C1Science FictionThe professor's experiment: A novel, Vol. 1 (of 3)A brilliant professor becomes consumed by a groundbreaking scientific discovery, sparking intense discussions with his former pupil, a rising barrister caught between loyalty and a…
Level C1Science FictionThe people of the ruinsAwakening to an eerily silent flat and a day that feels strangely off, Jeremy Tuft faces the unsettling aftermath of a brewing English revolution.
Level C1Science FictionThe mummy and Miss Nitocris : a phantasy of the fourth dimensionA brilliant mathematician’s daughter encounters a mysterious mummy that resembles her, igniting a journey beyond three-dimensional space into the enigmatic realm of the fourth dime…
Level C1Science FictionThe moon hoaxA breathtaking revelation unfolds as vivid images of the Moon’s lush landscapes and its human inhabitants emerge through a powerful telescope, inviting readers to explore a mesmeri…
Level C1Science FictionThe master mind of MarsA wounded soldier prays to Mars and is miraculously transported to a strange new world, where he awakens amid alien beings and unknown dangers.
Level C1Science FictionThe man with the broken earA young engineer returns home wealthy from the Ural mines to a warm welcome—and a cutting-edge laboratory built by his father.
Level C1Science FictionThe island of anarchy: A fragment of history in the 20th centuryIn a future England, a youthful government seizes control to restore order by enforcing harsh justice and reshaping society, confronting criminals and anarchists with ruthless seve…
Level C1Science FictionThe island of Doctor MoreauStranded after a shipwreck, a lone survivor drifts for days before uncovering a mysterious island where unnatural experiments blur the lines between man and beast.
Level C1Science FictionThe iron heelIn a world teetering between revolution and oppression, a fierce battle unfolds against the rise of a ruthless oligarchy known as the Iron Heel.
Level C1Science FictionThe inner houseA groundbreaking discovery promises to reshape humanity’s future, stirring global anticipation and speculation—from artificial food to instantaneous travel or unprecedented power.
Level C1Science FictionThe great white way;: a record of an unusual voyage of discovery, and some romantic love affairs amid strange surroundingsA young dreamer with a seafaring legacy sets out on a daring expedition to the South Pole, convinced of a hidden, fertile land beyond the icy barrier.
Level C1Science FictionThe first American KingIn a serene Long Island sanatorium, the nation’s top crime detective seeks renewal, but beneath the peaceful retreat, secrets and mysteries simmer that could reshape America’s futu…
Level C1Science FictionThe dream: A novelA chemist and his companion escape to serene lakes, where music and mysterious mountain climbers stir dreams of ancient emotions and unexplored possibilities.
Level C1Science FictionThe coming of the AmazonsIn a near future where scientific speculation blurs the line between life and death, a biologist’s daring experiments with hypnotic catalepsy and prolonged freezing hint at revolut…
Level C1Science FictionThe colour out of spaceA remote New England valley harbors an eerie, lifeless patch of land known as the blasted heath, where no vegetation grows and an unsettling silence prevails.
Level C1Science FictionThe Young Diana: An Experiment of the FutureIn a world where life’s meaning is a constant puzzle, Diana May embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery and wonder, challenging the boundaries of science, psychology, and e…
Level C1Science FictionThe World Set FreeIn a future shadowed by war and atomic discovery, nations face the collapse of old sovereignties as scientific advances challenge the world's political order, pushing humanity towa…
Level C1Science FictionThe World Peril of 1910In a rugged Irish coastal town, an ingenious engineer designs a revolutionary craft that defies sea and air, rooted in a mysterious Spanish heritage and fueled by a fierce love for…
Level C1Science FictionThe WonderA mysterious infant with a strangely intelligent gaze captivates passengers on a train, drawing the attention of a skeptical journalist lost in philosophical study.
Level C1Science FictionThe Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian)Awakening dazed in a strange land where ancient Greek dress is the norm, a man encounters a mysterious woman who challenges his understanding of time and place.
Level C1Science FictionThe Wolf's Long HowlA once prosperous man faces the crushing reality of poverty and social isolation, as his world crumbles under financial ruin and fading friendships.
Level C1Science FictionThe White Feather HexIn the misty hills of Pennsylvania, a weathered farmer bound by ancestral superstitions faces an eerie visitor claiming to be a scholar of German history—an encounter that threaten…
Level C1Science FictionThe War of the WenusesInvisible women from the scorching planet Wenus launch a cosmic campaign to claim Earth's fashion and dominion, challenging human complacency with their dazzling eyes and insatiabl…
Level C1Science FictionThe Useless BugbreedersOn a contested asteroid, a determined lawyer defends the "Useless Bugbreeders," a peaceful alien race whose unique bacterial cultures challenge the Galactic Council’s plans for int…
Level C1Science FictionThe Tremendous EventAmid mysterious whirlpools sinking ships in the English Channel, Simon Dubosc finds himself at the heart of an extraordinary maritime disaster that will reshape nations and reveal…
Level C1Science FictionThe Time MachineA visionary scientist reveals the concept of time as a fourth dimension and challenges conventional geometry, setting the stage for a journey beyond the limits of human perception…
Level C1Science FictionThe Sword and the AtopenIn a near-future war where gravity-defying technology and atomic weapons reshape the battlefield, a groundbreaking discovery harnessing solar energy offers a last hope against an u…
Level C1Science FictionThe Sunken Isthmus; or, Frank Reade, Jr., in the Yucatan Channel.An audacious scientist claims a sunken isthmus once connected Cuba and Yucatan, and plans to prove it by exploring the ocean floor in a revolutionary submarine invented by Frank Re…
Level C1Science FictionThe Sun KingIn a decadent city ruled by the ruthless Sun King, a virgin’s miraculous pregnancy sparks fear and wonder, challenging forgotten gods and unleashing ancient powers on the brink of…
Level C1Science FictionThe Stolen Bacillus and Other IncidentsIn a tense encounter between a bacteriologist and a mysterious visitor, a deadly vial of cholera bacteria sparks a chilling reflection on the unseen dangers lurking in everyday lif…
Level C1Science FictionThe StarA mysterious new celestial body appears near Neptune, disrupting the solar system and dazzling observers worldwide with its growing brightness.
Level C1Science FictionThe Sleeper AwakesA man plagued by relentless insomnia wanders the coast, trapped in a waking nightmare of mental and physical exhaustion.
Level C1MysteryThe Shunned HouseAn ancient New England house hides a sinister secret: a mysterious force in its cellar drains the life from all who dwell there, defying explanation and haunting the boundaries of…
Level C1Science FictionThe Secret of the EarthTwo American brothers arrive in London, struggling with poverty and uncertain futures—one an inventor, the other a writer—soon uncover a mysterious, water-damaged document that pro…
Level C1Science FictionThe Secret PowerIn the remote mountains of Southern California, a reclusive man immersed in mysterious calculations lives apart from society, feigning illness to escape the dazzling world below—un…
Level C1Science FictionThe Second DelugeA brilliant scientist races against time to decipher ominous cosmic signs predicting a catastrophic deluge that will drown the Earth.