Poems of the Past and the Present

Name: Poems of the Past and the Present
Author: Thomas Hardy

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Yes — read Poems of the Past and the Present by Thomas Hardy in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C2
Length: 9 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Explore the poignant contrasts of war’s harsh realities and human emotions through vivid poems that journey from historic battlegrounds to intimate farewells, capturing the timeless struggle between duty, loss, and hope.

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