The Book of Old English Ballads

Name: The Book of Old English Ballads
Author: George Wharton Edwards

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Can I read The Book of Old English Ballads in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Book of Old English Ballads by George Wharton Edwards 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

Dive into vivid, objective tales of historical events, local legends, and daring adventures told with the fresh, unembellished spirit of popular English ballads. Experience stories that capture the raw pulse of life outside individual minds, free from moralizing or introspection.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as George Wharton Edwards 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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