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Tales from the Gesta Romanorum
by Charles Swan
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Yes — read Tales from the Gesta Romanorum by Charles Swan 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
- 15 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Amidst a snowbound Oxford, three students discover the Gesta Romanorum, a medieval collection of moral and entertaining tales crafted by monks to instruct and amuse. Journey through a tapestry of fables blending history, fantasy, and timeless lessons that shaped legendary stories.
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Contents
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