The Young Guard

Name: The Young Guard
Author: E. W. Hornung

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Can I read The Young Guard in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Young Guard by E. W. Hornung in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C2
Length: 12 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Amid the fiery crucible of World War I, young Eton cadets trade cricket fields for battlefields, facing the brutal realities of war with youthful courage and camaraderie. Their stories unfold in letters, memories, and the enduring spirit of the 'young guard' who confronts fate with sportsmanlike valor.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as E. W. Hornung 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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