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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 C1RomanceThe history and adventures of the renowned Don QuixoteA deluded nobleman, inspired by chivalric tales, sets out on a quest with his loyal squire to revive knighthood and seek adventure, blurring the line between reality and imaginatio…
Level B2AdventureThe hermit hunter of the wildsIn a quiet farmhouse, young Tommy Talisker drifts into a world where firewood speaks of ancient trees and seasons past, hinting at adventures waiting beyond his modest life.
Level B2AdventureThe happy sixSix spirited children forge a new club, The Happy Six, as they face the exciting possibility of a sea voyage from sunny California to Europe, blending adventure with friendship and…
Level C1Science FictionThe great white way;: a record of an unusual voyage of discovery, and some romantic love affairs amid strange surroundingsA young dreamer with a seafaring legacy sets out on a daring expedition to the South Pole, convinced of a hidden, fertile land beyond the icy barrier.
Level B2AdventureThe great Pike's Peak rushAs thousands swarm toward the Pike's Peak gold fields in 1859, young Terry Richards faces a tempting choice between the hard life of the family ranch and the wild promise of striki…
Level B2AdventureThe gray godBroke and stranded in the tropical Fiji Islands, Bob Stanton faces desperation and danger amid vibrant island life.
Level B2AdventureThe golden story bookIn the tense days before Waterloo, young Jean le Grand must race against time to warn the English General of a deadly trap, facing danger, betrayal, and impossible odds on a desper…
Level C1AdventureThe golden poolA lost match-box leads a young sea lover into a web of strange rumors, secret relics, and perilous adventures across Africa.
Level B2AdventureThe gold rock of the ChippewaIn 1775 near the Great Lakes, two American brothers face judgment from a Chippewa tribe torn between hostility and hospitality.
Level B2Science FictionThe gods of MarsA man long believed dead returns with a secret: the power to travel between planets at will.
Level C1AdventureThe frontiersmenIn the untamed wilderness of 1783 Western New York, frontier settlers and Native American tribes clash amid the turmoil of the Revolutionary War, where alliances shift and survival…
Level B2AdventureThe fort in the wildernessYoung hunters navigate the dangers of the Virginia wilderness amid rising tensions between settlers and Native tribes led by Chief Pontiac.
Level B2AdventureThe fool of the familyThirteen-year-old Tommy’s good intentions lead to chaos at home, as his zeal turns simple chores into disasters.
Level B2AdventureThe flying chanceA young naval ensign with a passion for flying faces rejection due to imperfect eyesight, forcing him to abandon his dreams of aviation and confront the harsh realities of military…
Level C1AdventureThe family Robinson CrusoeShipwrecked on a deserted island, a resourceful father guides his wife and four sons through survival, blending adventure with practical lessons in natural history and mechanics.
Level B2Science FictionThe eternal savageA primal hunter in a savage Stone Age jungle must prove his worth by facing a ferocious saber-toothed tiger, while a modern woman finds herself mysteriously drawn into this ancient…
Level B2AdventureThe eternal masculineIn the depths of the Canadian wilderness, a boy and his enigmatic guide, Josef, navigate ancient trails and hidden dangers, blending youthful curiosity with keen woodcraft as they…
Level C1RomanceThe emperor's candlesticksAmid Vienna’s dazzling Shrove Tuesday carnival, a masked Tsarevitch pursues a mysterious, playful odalisque through the opera’s enchanted halls, where hidden identities and daring…
Level C1AdventureThe eagle's wing: A story of the ColoradoRawley King returns home to face the mysterious, brooding grandfather who once ruled the frontier with fierce strength but is now confined to a wheelchair.
Level C1AdventureThe doom trailIn fog-shrouded London, a lone swordsman stumbles into a fierce alley brawl, while across the wilderness, the fate of a shattered Native American confederacy and colonial powers ha…
Level A2AdventureThe dinky ducklingsTwo duckling brothers, Peter and Puddle, set out on a lively adventure to visit their Aunt Daffy, encountering new friends and unexpected detours led by a cunning fox.
Level C1RomanceThe desire of the moth ;In a vast, untamed landscape, John Wesley Pringle embarks on a leisurely journey westward, seeking new horizons beyond prosperity and routine.
Level B2AdventureThe desert homeVast and varied, the Great American Desert stretches over a million square miles of shifting sands, rugged mountains, and surprising oases, inviting daring explorers to uncover its…
Level B2FantasyThe daughter of the dawnIn a London study, a mysterious visitor clad in feathers and cloaks arrives with a tale of Maori magic and ancient secrets, drawing the narrator into a world where legend and reali…
Level B2AdventureThe cruise of the SnarkA daring crew abandons comfort and convention to sail their small yacht, the Snark, around the world, driven by a thirst for personal achievement and the call of the sea’s wild adv…
Level B2AdventureThe cruise of the Canoe ClubFour adventurous boys pool their savings and seek expert advice to buy canoes for an epic cruise, navigating challenges of cost, choice, and camaraderie as they set out to explore…
Level C1AdventureThe corsair; a romantic legend of Hell Gate: illustrating the beauty of innocence. Date of the action: Midsummer, 1627Amid the perilous waters of Hell Gate in 1627, a pirate’s daughter faces eerie omens and ancient superstitions as their ship navigates treacherous straits steeped in history and my…
Level B2RomanceThe city in the seaA young writer in post-war London struggles to find his place amid the bustling streets and fading romance, until a mysterious submerged city promises adventure beyond the ordinary…
Level B2FantasyThe chronicles of Fairy landStep into a magical forest where firelight transforms into enchanted castles, brave knights, and mischievous faeries.
Level B2AdventureThe children of Old Park's TavernAt Old Park's Tavern, the bustling preparations for a lively political convention bring Dolly, a curious city girl, into the heart of country life, where debates, feasts, and unexp…
Level B2AdventureThe cheerful blackguardA half-Spanish, half-Irish youth embarks on a restless quest across the Great Plains, haunted by mysterious howls and the search for his lost brother.
Level B2Science FictionThe cave girlStranded on a lonely shore, a fragile intellectual faces a mysterious, shadowy creature lurking at the forest’s edge, forcing him to confront his fears and primal instincts in a de…
Level C1AdventureThe castaways of the flagAfter surviving mutiny and island hardships, the Swiss Family Robinson's saga continues as a young colony grows on New Switzerland, blending adventure, romance, and history in a vi…
Level C1AdventureThe cardinal's musketeerIn the shadowy streets of 17th-century Paris, a gifted clockmaker’s adopted son discovers a world of intricate timepieces and hidden mysteries within his father’s shop, where mecha…
Level B1MysteryThe campfire girls of RoselawnTwo curious Campfire Girls dive into the exciting new world of radio, eager to install their own set and uncover strange messages from the air.
Level C1AdventureThe buccaneer book: Songs of the black flagDive into the daring world of seventeenth-century pirates as songs and stories reveal fierce battles, forbidden love, and the haunting legends of the Scourge of the Caribs during h…
Level B2Science FictionThe bridge of lightAn explorer’s chance discovery in an old Spanish port leads to a journey steeped in ancient Mayan legends, mysterious symbols, and forgotten technologies.
Level B1AdventureThe boys of Columbia High on the riverStranded on a remote island after a mysterious hole sinks their boat, two resourceful boys must repair the damage and uncover who sabotaged their river adventure before nightfall.
Level B2AdventureThe boy nihilistA young American heir embarks on a global journey, unknowingly stepping into a secret world of revolution and intrigue.
Level B2AdventureThe book of friendly giantsA lonely herdboy named Ivan hears mysterious cries in the forest and ventures into the darkness, where he encounters the gentle giants who defy fearsome legends with their kind hea…
Level B2AdventureThe blind lion of the CongoA world-traveling explorer returns home with tales of daring adventures across deserts and slave gangs, igniting a young scholar's dream of thrilling escapades in the Congo.
Level B2MysteryThe black cat, vol. I, no. 7, April 1896An ocean liner laden with thirty million dollars in gold embarks on a perilous voyage amid storms and intrigue, sparking fears of daring conspiracies and a gripping mystery at sea.
Level C1MysteryThe black cat, vol. I, no. 3, December 1895On Melbourne Cup Day, a stranger arrives too late for the races but finds himself drawn into a world of dazzling fashion, high stakes, and whispered secrets at the Victoria Club.
Level C1AdventureThe black cat, vol. I, no. 2, November 1895In the rugged Calaveras foothills of 1880, a wary man with a gun waits beneath the chaparral, caught between a violent past and the hope sparked by Rudy, whose faith and fierce spi…
Level B2AdventureThe black barqueA battle-hardened sailor, freshly ashore in Havre, navigates a world of restless veterans and shifting loyalties after war’s end, seeking a new ship and a fresh start amid simmerin…
Level B2AdventureThe air splasherDaredevil pilot King Horn defies death with reckless aerial stunts that thrill crowds and test the limits of gravity.
Level C1RomanceThe adventurous ladyIn the chaotic aftermath of war, a composed young woman in a fur coat navigates a bustling train station teeming with diverse travelers, determined to reach her destination beyond…
Level C1AdventureThe adventures of Rob RoyIn the rugged Scottish Highlands, young Colin Bane and Oina MacAleister grow up amidst wild landscapes and fierce clans, where strength and courage are tested in a land marked by a…
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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