The Precipice

Name: The Precipice
Author: Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov

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Can I read The Precipice in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Precipice by Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov 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: 38 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A charming yet aimless man drifts through love and life in a sleepy Volga town, caught between old Russian traditions and the restless stirrings of change. Passion and tragedy ignite beneath the tranquil surface, revealing the clash of apathy and fiery reform.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov 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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