The Talking Thrush, and Other Tales from India

Name: The Talking Thrush, and Other Tales from India
Author: William Crooke

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Yes — read The Talking Thrush, and Other Tales from India by William Crooke in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 48 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A clever thrush steals cotton and cleverly bargains with local craftsmen to transform it into fine clothes, aspiring to rise above her humble beginnings and join the world of humans. Witness her ambitious journey through enchanting Indian folk tales.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as William Crooke 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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