The Old Wives' Tale

Name: The Old Wives' Tale
Author: Arnold Bennett

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Can I read The Old Wives' Tale in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett 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: 28 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Two sisters embark on divergent paths from youth to old age, revealing the intimate triumphs and sorrows of ordinary lives. Their intertwined stories explore the subtle, relentless passage of time and the quiet transformations it brings.

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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 Arnold Bennett 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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