The Flood

Name: The Flood
Author: Émile Zola

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Can I read The Flood in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Flood by Émile Zola in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 6 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A prosperous farmer reflects on his loving family and bountiful land, preparing for a joyful wedding day filled with hope and unity. But beneath the sunlit farmstead, nature’s unpredictable power looms, threatening to upend their hard-earned happiness.

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You can read the sample chapter free, with no account. To read the full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.

Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as Émile Zola 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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