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The Deputy of Arcis
by Honoré de Balzac
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Yes — read The Deputy of Arcis by Honoré de Balzac 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
- 42 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In a provincial French town preparing for a pivotal election, tensions rise as Simon Giguet faces the daunting challenge of winning a seat in the Chamber of Deputies, with family and political rivals watching closely. The fate of his future hangs on a crucial speech before a skeptical crowd.
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