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The Cid
by Pierre Corneille
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Can I read The Cid in English as a learner?
Yes — read The Cid by Pierre Corneille 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
- 6 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In medieval Spain, noble Rodrigo, known as the Cid, must navigate love, loyalty, and political intrigue as he vies for honor and power amid shifting alliances and royal rivalries. Passion and valor collide in a tale of romance and warfare.
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Contents
6 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
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