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The Ballad of Reading Gaol
by Oscar Wilde
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Yes — read The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde 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
- 2 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A man condemned for murdering the woman he loved walks the prison yard in shabby grey, his wistful gaze fixed on the sky above. Amidst the silent watchers, he faces the haunting reality of a death sentence and the iron grip of justice.
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