The House by the Medlar-Tree

Name: The House by the Medlar-Tree
Author: Giovanni Verga

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Can I read The House by the Medlar-Tree in English as a learner?

Yes — read The House by the Medlar-Tree by Giovanni Verga 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: 16 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a humble Sicilian fishing village, the Malavoglia family faces the harsh realities of life, love, and honor, revealing the timeless struggles and deep humanity beneath their simple existence beside the sea.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Giovanni Verga 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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