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The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel
by Émile Zola
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Yes — read The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel 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 C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 14 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A young woman and her brothers arrive in bustling Paris and are captivated by the dazzling spectacle of "The Ladies' Paradise," a vast, opulent draper's shop that promises new opportunities and challenges amidst its vibrant displays and endless goods.
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