Mirth and metre

Name: Mirth and metre
Author: Frank E. Smedley

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Can I read Mirth and metre in English as a learner?

Yes — read Mirth and metre by Frank E. Smedley 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: 18 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Dive into a collection of witty lays and legends crafted in a comic verse style inspired by the Ingoldsby Legends, blending admiration and originality in tales of ancient heroes, mythical battles, and charming folklore.

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Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as Frank E. Smedley wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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