The Dead Alive

Name: The Dead Alive
Author: Wilkie Collins

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Can I read The Dead Alive in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Dead Alive by Wilkie Collins 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: 12 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A young barrister, forced to rest after overwork, sets off for America to recover at a relative’s farm—only to find himself drawn into a quiet rural world hiding unexpected secrets and a mysterious new family member.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Wilkie Collins 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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