Second String

Name: Second String
Author: Anthony Hope

For learners

Can I read Second String in English as a learner?

Yes — read Second String by Anthony Hope 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: 28 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A young man returns to his hometown after years abroad, reconnecting with old friends and memories tied to his late father’s dream of a challenging Pentathlon event. Amidst familiar faces and changing times, he contemplates his past and future.

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How do I read Second String?

You can read the sample chapter free, with no account. To read the full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.

Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as Anthony Hope 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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