Life at High Tide

Name: Life at High Tide
Author: William Dean Howells

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Can I read Life at High Tide in English as a learner?

Yes — read Life at High Tide by William Dean Howells 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: 11 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a quiet New England village, a humble widow and a struggling inventor confront the harsh realities of poverty and unfulfilled promise, revealing the resilience and character beneath ordinary lives at their own high tide.

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