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The children
by Edith Wharton
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Yes — read The children by Edith Wharton 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
About this book
A reserved civil engineer embarks on a Mediterranean voyage, weary of uneventful travel and longing for adventure, when a fragile young mother carrying her heavy child catches his attention—setting the stage for unexpected encounters on the high seas.
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Contents
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