The Library
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 B2MysteryThe Green MummyThe classic mystery novel by Fergus Hume.
Level B2RomanceThe Landloper: The Romance of a Man on FootThe classic romance novel by Holman Day.
Level B2HistoricalThe Prince and the PauperThe classic historical novel by Mark Twain.
Level B2AdventureThe Yeoman AdventurerThe classic romance novel by George W.
Level B2Science FictionThuvia, maid of MarsThe classic science-fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Level B2AdventureTreasure IslandThe classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Level B2Science FictionTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaCaptain Nemo's submarine Nautilus carries its captives across the world's oceans.
Level B2AdventureTwenty years afterThe classic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas.
Level B2RomanceUnder the Red Dragon: A NovelThe classic mystery novel by James Grant.
Level B2Adventure25 Principles of the PlayaA newcomer's guide to Burning Man — 25 hard-won principles, learned in the dust.
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