The Paying Guest

Name: The Paying Guest
Author: George Gissing

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Can I read The Paying Guest in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Paying Guest by George Gissing 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: 9 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A well-to-do couple considers taking in a paying guest to ease loneliness and boost income, but the mysterious applicant’s unconventional letter and unknown background spark doubt and anticipation. Who is Louise, and what will her arrival bring?

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It's the complete original text, exactly as George Gissing 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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