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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 B2AdventureThe Minute Boys of South CarolinaTwo South Carolina boys join the daring guerrilla fight led by Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox," as patriots resist British forces crushing the colonies.
Level B2AdventureThe Minute Boys of PhiladelphiaAmid British occupation in Philadelphia, two young patriots navigate danger and daring plans to reclaim stolen horses from the king’s forces, risking everything to aid the cause of…
Level B2AdventureThe Minute Boys of BostonIn the tense days before the American Revolution, a group of Boston boys band together as the Minute Boys, ready to stand against British oppression and fight for their colony’s fr…
Level B2RomanceThe Mine with the Iron DoorIn the shadow of Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains, a timeless romance unfolds amid rugged beauty and lost dreams.
Level C1AdventureThe Military Sketch-Book, Vol. 2 (of 2): Reminiscences of seventeen years in the service abroad and at homeIn the camaraderie-filled guard-house, soldiers share songs and stories that bring to life vivid memories of distant battles and the poignant mix of duty and longing experienced on…
Level C1AdventureThe Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome: With an Account of his Campaign on the Peninsula and in Pall MallA young British officer navigates the trials of military life during the Peninsula Campaign, confronting harsh conditions, cultural clashes, and the chaos of war while striving to…
Level C1AdventureThe Midnight QueenAmid the devastating plague-ridden streets of 1665 London, where death and debauchery rule, a dashing courtier navigates a city in chaos, defying fate with reckless charm and fiery…
Level B2AdventureThe Middy and the Moors: An Algerine StoryA young British naval officer sets out for a peaceful night row along the Mediterranean, only to be caught in a fierce storm that sweeps him far from shore, launching him into an u…
Level C1Science FictionThe Metal MonsterA scientist haunted by extraordinary adventures shares a mysterious manuscript revealing encounters with unknown creatures and forces in hidden Asian gorges.
Level B2AdventureThe Messenger of the Black PrinceIn a turbulent France threatened by the Black Prince’s relentless advance, a mysterious man claiming to be the king’s fool challenges loyalties and provokes uneasy questions about…
Level C1AdventureThe Mesa TrailA rugged woman driving a stubborn old car through the New Mexico desert stumbles upon a mysterious, starving man lying in the road.
Level B2RomanceThe Merry AnneOn the stormy shores of Lake Michigan, Captain Dick Smiley tends his beloved schooner, the Merry Anne, with a fierce loyalty that defies both weather and warnings.
Level C1FantasyThe Merry Adventures of Robin HoodIn the vibrant Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws live freely, skilled in archery and bound by laughter and loyalty.
Level B2FantasyThe Mermaid of Druid Lake, and Other StoriesA sleepless night leads Edwin to an early stroll where he encounters a mysterious damsel by the lake—half woman, half fish.
Level B1MysteryThe Mercer Boys' Mystery CaseCadets Don and Jim Mercer, with their friend Terry, embark on a quest to recover a missing school trophy that has baffled Woodcrest Military Academy for years.
Level B1MysteryThe Mercer Boys' Cruise in the LassieTwo resourceful brothers prepare their newly outfitted sloop, the Lassie, for an adventurous summer cruise along the Maine coast, but when unexpected company appears, their journey…
Level B2MysteryThe Mercer Boys on a Treasure HuntTwo adventurous brothers stumble upon a mysterious letter while visiting their former professor’s home, setting them on an unexpected treasure hunt filled with secrets and danger.
Level B2MysteryThe Mercer Boys in the Ghost PatrolAt a summer camp near Rustling Ridge, cadets face eerie events: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, a missing girl, and a ghostly figure threatening to drive them away.
Level C1AdventureThe Men of the Moss-Hags: Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in GallowayAmidst the wild moors and moss-hags of Galloway, childhood friendships endure as shadowy dangers loom from troopers and plunderers.
Level C1Science FictionThe Men Who WroughtIn the tense aftermath of a devastating war, a ship magnate and his son confront the looming threat of relentless inventors whose creations could shape the fate of their nation.
Level B2AdventureThe Memoirs of a White ElephantA wise white elephant recounts his extraordinary life in the kingdoms of Siam and India, from sacred idol to war hero, daring rescuer, and playful companion to a princess, facing a…
Level B1AdventureThe Meadow-Brook Girls on the Tennis Courts; Or, Winning Out in the Big TournamentA group of spirited girls camp in a charred hillside, seeking excitement amid the smoky ruins and mysterious surroundings.
Level B2AdventureThe Meadow-Brook Girls in the Hills; Or, The Missing Pilot of the White MountainsA group of adventurous young women, known as the Meadow-Brook Girls, embark on a daring mountain trek guided by the mysterious Janus Grubb, whose green goggles and secretive demean…
Level B1MysteryThe Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea; Or, The Loss of The Lonesome BarA spirited group of young girls sets off on a mysterious summer adventure, guided only by their guardian and a cryptic route, as rain and unexpected twists accompany their journey…
Level B2AdventureThe Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas; Or, Fun and Frolic in the Summer CampFour girls from Meadow-Brook embark on a summer of adventure and friendship at camp, navigating youthful dreams and the challenges of growing up amid laughter, daisy-petal fortunes…
Level B2AdventureThe Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat; Or, the Stormy Cruise of the Red RoverA group of young women set sail on the aging houseboat Red Rover for a summer vacation, despite warnings about its condition and a suspicious caretaker’s reluctance.
Level B2AdventureThe Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country; Or, The Young Pathfinders on a Summer HikeA group of adventurous girls face unexpected challenges when they realize they’ve lost their way on a summer hike, forcing them to navigate unfamiliar terrain and rely on each othe…
Level B2AdventureThe Mate of the Good Ship York; Or, The Ship's AdventureA nautical young mate prepares to leave his serene countryside home and rejoin his ship, the York, setting sail on a gripping adventure across the seas.
Level B2AdventureThe Mate of the "Lily"; Or, Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log BookAmidst the vast seas, Jack Radburn, a brave and loyal mate, faces a perilous new voyage aboard the well-built brig "Lily.
Level B2AdventureThe Masters of the Peaks: A Story of the Great North WoodsIn the autumn wilderness of the Great North Woods, young Robert Lennox and his companions face the looming dangers of war and survival.
Level C1AdventureThe Master-GirlAn elderly professor uncovers ancient stone tools in a quiet glen, challenging the ignorance of his time and igniting a journey into humanity's buried past.
Level C1Science FictionThe Master of the WorldA federal inspector investigates mysterious, possibly volcanic phenomena at the Great Eyrie mountain in North Carolina, uncovering strange aerial disturbances and ominous signs tha…
Level B2RomanceThe Master of Silence: A RomanceA young apprentice in Liverpool receives a mysterious letter from a long-lost uncle, delivered by a silent, eerie messenger who suddenly dies.
Level C1AdventureThe Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's TaleTwo brothers, heirs to a noble Scottish estate, become bitter enemies amid tales of mystery, death, and family curse.
Level C1RomanceThe Master SpiritIn the heart of London’s political maze, a young man named Herriard navigates the complex social and power dynamics of Parliament and Mayfair’s hidden corners, where ambition, intr…
Level B2FantasyThe Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale Founded Upon the Mysteries of ElectricityA young inventor’s attic workshop buzzes with electric wonders, from ringing bells to moving trains, as he explores the mysterious powers of electricity.
Level C1RomanceThe Mask: A Story of Love and AdventureA newly discovered colossal diamond in South Africa sets off a tense race fraught with danger and secrecy.
Level C1AdventureThe MaroonA sprawling Jamaican sugar estate nestles beneath a towering mountain, where the grand Mount Welcome house shelters secrets amid its lush gardens and cool verandas.
Level B2AdventureThe Mark of the KnifeA newcomer dubbed "Teeny-bits" arrives at Ridgley School, where the mix of camaraderie and challenge promises an adventure filled with mystery, rivalry, and the struggle to find hi…
Level C1AdventureThe March of the White GuardIn the frozen expanse near Great Slave Lake, a missing explorer’s fate sparks a perilous rescue mission led by Jaspar Hume, who must rally a reluctant crew to brave the Arctic's de…
Level C1Science FictionThe Manatitlans: or, A record of recent scientific explorations in the Andean La Plata, S. A.A scientific expedition ventures into the remote Paraguayan waterways armed with revolutionary instruments to classify microscopic life, uncovering astonishing revelations that cha…
Level B2MysteryThe Man with the ClubfootA British officer with a knack for espionage infiltrates war-torn Germany to recover a compromising letter and uncover his brother’s fate, navigating danger, deception, and unexpec…
Level B2AdventureThe Man of the ForestIn the wild, untamed forests of the White Mountains, lone hunter Milt Dale navigates a land of beauty and danger, where a shadowy gang’s secret rendezvous threatens the fragile pea…
Level C1AdventureThe Man of the DesertA wealthy family arrives at a remote Arizona station, preparing for a daring prospecting adventure into the desert.
Level B2AdventureThe Man in the TwilightAmidst the rugged wilderness of Eastern Canada, two determined men face a brewing crisis as a ruthless adversary returns, threatening their hard-won fortune and forcing them into a…
Level C1AdventureThe Man in the ReservoirOn a crisp October morning atop New York’s Distributing Reservoir, a young man’s daring night fishing adventure plunges him into a perilous struggle for survival against the reserv…
Level C1RomanceThe Man in the Iron MaskAmid court intrigues and shifting loyalties in 17th-century France, a mysterious prisoner wearing an iron mask hides a secret that could change the fate of the kingdom.
Level B2MysteryThe Man from the CloudsStranded in a runaway observation balloon drifting toward the German coast at the start of World War I, two naval officers must rely on courage, quick wits, and a daring plan to su…
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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