Strong as Death

Name: Strong as Death
Author: Guy de Maupassant

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Can I read Strong as Death in English as a learner?

Yes — read Strong as Death by Guy de Maupassant 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: 10 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

An aging artist, once celebrated for his strength and beauty, struggles with fading inspiration and the pressure to please a fickle public, as he searches for a new muse amidst the shadows of his former glory.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Guy de Maupassant 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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