Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses

Name: Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses
Author: Thomas Hardy

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Yes — read Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses by Thomas Hardy 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: 7 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Haunted by memories of lost love, a war-worn stranger retraces a lonely countryside path, where ancient barrows and timeless stones whisper of past vows and enduring grief beneath a July sky. Explore haunting reflections and dramatic voices in this evocative poetry collection.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Thomas Hardy 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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