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Read Classic Literature in English
Learn English by reading the books worth reading. Every book is the complete text, labelled A2 to C2 — tap any word for an instant translation, hear natural audio narration, and save the vocabulary you meet as you go. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
Level B2AdventureDo and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for FortuneA determined young boy fights to keep his mother’s post office job against the powerful Squire Walsingham’s nephew, facing selfish rivals and political influence in their small tow…
Level B2AdventureDigging for Gold: Adventures in CaliforniaAn eighteen-year-old neglected youth, passionate about art but stifled by his harsh uncle’s demands, dreams of forging his own path beyond the grim expectations of work and duty in…
Level B2AdventureDigging for Gold: A Story of CaliforniaA determined sixteen-year-old boy faces hardship and neglect in a struggling household, dreaming of a better life as he confronts his stingy stepfather and contemplates the promise…
Level B2MysteryDig Here!A young girl faces a summer away from her missionary parents, sent to live with her distant Aunt Calliope, whose lonely letters hint at hidden sorrows.
Level B2AdventureDiego Pinzon and the Fearful Voyage He Took Into the Unknown Ocean A.D. 1492In 1492 Andalusia, a daring crew led by the fearless Martin Alonzo Pinzon prepares to embark on a perilous voyage into the uncharted ocean, defying superstition and fear to chase a…
Level B2AdventureDick's Desertion: A Boy's Adventures in Canadian Forests: A Tale of the Early Settlement of OntarioA boy raised in the wild Canadian forests faces the harsh realities of pioneer life after his family’s fall from fortune, crafting a rugged existence amid untamed wilderness and fa…
Level B2AdventureDick the Bank Boy; Or, A Missing FortuneTwo boys from different worlds clash on a narrow road, sparking a fierce rivalry that extends from schoolyards to family fortunes.
Level B2AdventureDick o' the Fens: A Tale of the Great East SwampIn the wild Fenlands, young Dick Winthorpe and his friend Tom navigate a rugged landscape of fire, dogs, and mysterious hunters, where each day brings new challenges and adventures…
Level B2AdventureDick in the EvergladesTwo adventurous boys defy school rules and venture into the wild Everglades, where they encounter alligators, manatees, and Seminole Indians, testing their courage and friendship a…
Level B2AdventureDick in the DesertA weary family struggles to survive as they cross the harsh Nevada desert, facing hunger, exhaustion, and the mysterious disappearance of their father while hunting.
Level B2Science FictionDick and Dr. Dan; Or, the boy monster hunters of the Bad LandsTwo boys working at the National Museum are drawn into a mysterious expedition after reports of a terrifying lake monster in the Bad Lands challenge their scientific skepticism.
Level B2AdventureDick Prescott's Second Year at West Point: Or, Finding the Glory of the Soldier's LifeAt West Point’s summer encampment, cadet Dick Prescott and his comrades endure grueling drills, strict discipline, and the challenges of military life as they strive to prove thems…
Level B2AdventureDick Prescott's Fourth Year at West Point: Or, Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder StrapsAmid the grueling heat and relentless pressure of a West Point summer, Cadet Dick Prescott commands his fellow cadets to build a vital pontoon bridge, testing leadership, endurance…
Level B2AdventureDick Prescott's First Year at West Point; Or, Two Chums in the Cadet GrayTwo ambitious young men navigate the nerve-wracking exams and trials as they strive to become cadets at West Point, stepping into a world where honor, discipline, and the dream of…
Level B2AdventureDick Onslow Among the RedskinsA determined settler and his companions embark on a perilous journey across the wild American frontier, facing hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and relentless danger as they st…
Level B2MysteryDick Merriwell's Trap; Or, The Chap Who BungledIn a tense football game at Fardale Military Academy, Hal Darrell faces a moral dilemma as his teammate Dick Merriwell fights to lead their team to victory and win the heart of Jun…
Level B2MysteryDick Merriwell's Pranks; Or, Lively Times in the OrientTwo boys arrive in enchanting Constantinople, where mystery and rivalry swirl around the formidable Sarah Ann Ketchum of the Foreign Humanitarian Society.
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Glory; Or, Friends and FoesA gifted young athlete rises to fame at Fardale Military School, but rivalry and treachery shadow his triumphs.
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the VarsityCollege friends balance fierce football rivalries and academic challenges while planning a daring fishing trip, revealing their spirited camaraderie and the trials of varsity life…
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Day; Or, Iron NerveIn a fierce baseball season, captain Dick Merriwell leads his team through nail-biting games and tough rivalries, facing setbacks and high stakes as they chase the pennant with iro…
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Assurance; Or, In His Brother's FootstepsA high school baseball captain battles injury and pride as his team faces a formidable semi-professional squad, wrestling with loyalty, leadership, and the weight of expectation in…
Level B2MysteryDick Merriwell Abroad; Or, The Ban of the Terrible TenIn the shadow of Scotland’s historic castles and legends, Dick Merriwell and his companions embark on a thrilling journey filled with ancient feuds, secret plots, and heroic battle…
Level B2AdventureDick Darling's Money; or, The Rise of an Office Boy; and Other StoriesA plucky office boy embarks on a daring delivery mission with a valuable wedding gift, only to face unexpected obstacles that test his courage and resourcefulness on the road home.
Level B2AdventureDick Cheveley: His Adventures and MisadventuresA determined young man dreams of the sea, inspired by tales of naval heroes and buoyed by his family's hopes and doubts.
Level B2AdventureDiamond Dyke: The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African AdventureIn the harsh South African veldt, young Vandyke Emson battles scorching sun, scarce water, and restless ostriches on his lone farm, wrestling with his longing for home and the fier…
Level B2AdventureDevon Boys: A Tale of the North ShoreThree school friends return to their rugged North Devon coast hometown, where new land ownership sparks adventures and rivalries amid wild cliffs, secret histories, and the promise…
Level B2AdventureDesk and Debit; or, The Catastrophes of a ClerkA determined young clerk sets out for Chicago to uncover the truth about his missing mother, navigating treacherous family secrets and facing moral challenges in the bustling city…
Level B2AdventureDesert GoldHaunted by a lost love, a solitary prospector roams the harsh Sonora Desert, where chance encounters with a mysterious man spark a journey through unforgiving landscapes in search…
Level B2AdventureDerrick Sterling: A Story of the MinesIn a grim mining village, Derrick Sterling faces the harsh, dust-choked life of a breaker boy to support his struggling family after his father's death.
Level B2AdventureDenry the AudaciousIn an industrial town, audacious Denry Machin defies his humble beginnings with cunning schemes and bold ambitions, aiming to rise beyond his modest station.
Level B2AdventureDefending the Island: A story of Bar Harbor in 1758Two families settle on rugged Mount Desert Island in 1758, forging homes behind sturdy palisades to protect against looming threats.
Level B2AdventureDeerfoot on the PrairiesA determined Shawanoe named Deerfoot leads a daring expedition from Ohio to the Pacific, joined by loyal companions and their sturdy horses.
Level B2AdventureDeerfoot in The MountainsA Shawanoe named Deerfoot and two adventurous brothers navigate the vast wilderness from the Ohio River to the Pacific, facing treacherous rivers and mysterious villages.
Level B2AdventureDeep Sea Hunters in the Frozen SeasOld Cap’n Pem and his companions prepare to set sail on the weathered schooner Narwhal, bound for a daring voyage into the Arctic’s frozen seas in search of whales, seals, and valu…
Level B2AdventureDecatur and SomersTwo young midshipmen embark on their first naval cruise aboard the formidable frigate United States, navigating the challenges of friendship, duty, and the perils of the sea in a t…
Level B2AdventureDeath-Dealer, the Shawnee Scourge; or The Wizard of the CliffsIn a tense frontier wilderness, a fierce scout known as the Death-Dealer relentlessly tracks Native American foes to protect settlers, driven by a grim past and unmatched survival…
Level B2AdventureDeadwood Dick, the Prince of the Road; or, The Black Rider of the Black HillsA young, striking hunter named Fearless Frank joins a rugged caravan bound for the gold-rich Black Hills, where danger looms from hostile tribes and lawless men.
Level B2AdventureDeadwood Dick Jr. Branded; or, Red Rover at Powder Pocket.A daring train robbery unfolds as masked men halt a speeding engine, aiming to seize the Castleville Bank's secret shipment.
Level B2RomanceDead Shot; Or, The White Vulture: A Romance of the YellowstoneA seasoned guide haunted by his father’s murder leads a wagon train through the perilous Yellowstone wilderness, where fierce Native tribes and untamed nature threaten every step o…
Level B2AdventureDead Man's Land: Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whitesWhen a determined tutor’s tales of daring adventures ignite the imaginations of two spirited boys, their quiet country estate becomes the starting point for an extraordinary voyage…
Level B2FantasyDay of the DruidIn a fog-shrouded land, Gaar wrestles with restless longing and ancient legends of a sleeping beauty guarded by deadly Druids.
Level B2FantasyDavid Blaize and the Blue DoorA boy named David Blaize discovers a secret world beneath the ordinary, where flame-cats dance and peculiar creatures appear once the electric light is out.
Level B2AdventureDave Porter's Great Search; Or, The Perils of a Young Civil EngineerA young civil engineer braves Montana’s rugged mountains and brewing storms, only to face old enemies and the mysterious disappearance of his closest loved ones.
Level B2MysteryDave Fearless and the Cave of Mystery; or, Adrift on the PacificAfter a daring ocean adventure, young Dave Fearless faces betrayal when their hard-won treasure vanishes.
Level B2MysteryDave Dashaway, Air Champion; Or, Wizard Work in the CloudsYoung aviator Dave Dashaway sets his sights on the Grand International Aviation Contest, where daring feats and cutting-edge aircraft promise glory—and fierce rivalry.
Level B2AdventureDave Dashaway the Young Aviator; Or, In the Clouds for Fame and FortuneA determined young inventor struggles under the harsh guardianship of a cruel man while chasing his dream to build a real flying machine, hoping to soar beyond his difficult life a…
Level B2Science FictionDave Dashaway and His Hydroplane; Or, Daring Adventures over the Great LakeA young aviator receives a mysterious telegram that could change his daring career in hydroplane racing over the Great Lakes.
Level B2AdventureDave Dashaway and His Giant Airship; or, A Marvellous Trip Across the AtlanticA young aviator rises from humble beginnings to command the giant airship Gossamer, navigating rivalry and adventure in the thrilling world of early flight.
Why it works
Why read classics to learn English
Graded by real CEFR level
Every book is labelled B1, B2 or C1 so you can pick something that stretches you without overwhelming you.
Tap any word to translate
Touch a word or phrase to see it in your language instantly — no dictionary, no leaving the page.
Audio narration & pronunciation
Listen to clear, natural narration and read along to train your ear as well as your eye.
Vocabulary from your own reading
Save the words you meet; they become flashcards built from the books you actually read.
Questions
Learning English by reading
Reading exposes you to real grammar, vocabulary and phrasing in context — far more memorably than word lists. With instant translation and audio on every page, you stay in the story instead of stalling on unknown words, which is what builds fluency.
Choose a book one notch above where you feel comfortable: B1 if you read everyday English, B2 if you can follow longer articles, C1 for literary prose. You can always tap words you don’t know — a little stretch is exactly how you level up.
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