
Complete original text
The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year out and a New Year In
by Charles Dickens
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Can I read The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year out and a New Year In in English as a learner?
Yes — read The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year out and a New Year In by Charles Dickens 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
- 4 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
On a bitter winter night, ancient church bells known as the Chimes stand watch over the town, their haunting voices echoing through the storm. Amidst the eerie wind and shadows, Toby Veck, a weary ticket-porter, waits outside, where old secrets and mysterious echoes stir.
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