The City of Pleasure

Name: The City of Pleasure
Author: Arnold Bennett

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Can I read The City of Pleasure in English as a learner?

Yes — read The City of Pleasure by Arnold Bennett 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: 31 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In the vibrant City of Pleasure, a grand captive balloon ascent promises spectacle and mystery as its leaders prepare for a thrilling launch above London’s bustling peninsula. Ambition and intrigue rise with the balloon in this tale of daring and spectacle.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Arnold Bennett 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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