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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 Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 06A mysterious sea captain with a sabre-cut takes refuge at a lonely inn, sparking tales of buried treasure and a one-legged seafarer.
Level C1MysteryThe Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 05In the smoky confines of a Soho cigar divan, two old friends reunite, unveiling tales of poverty, law, and hidden fortunes amid London’s shadowy underworld.
Level C1AdventureThe Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 04An adventurous prince and his master of disguise immerse themselves in London's shadowy underworld, where a mysterious young man distributes cream tarts with a hint of mockery, lea…
Level C1MysteryThe Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3A young man recounts his thrilling and mysterious adventures in the South Seas, blending startling truths and unbelievable tales.
Level B2AdventureThe WoodrangerIn a tense borderland where rival settlers clash, nineteen-year-old Norman McNiel, a skilled hunter from Scotland, listens to the urgent baying of a hound that signals an unfolding…
Level B2AdventureThe Woodcraft Girls at CampAt a lively girls' camp, spirited Zan navigates friendship tensions and the clash between simple joys and high-society expectations.
Level B2RomanceThe Wood King; or, Daniel Boone's last trailAmidst the untamed Osage wilderness, a seasoned hunter witnesses a desperate chase between rival tribes, where survival hinges on cunning, courage, and the secrets hidden along the…
Level C1FantasyThe Wood Beyond the WorldA young merchant's son, trapped in a loveless marriage, longs to escape his home and sails toward unknown lands.
Level B2AdventureThe Wonderful Stories of Fuz-Buz the Fly and Mother Grabem the SpiderIn a sunlit apple tree, a family of spiders spins webs and shares tales of courage and wisdom, while a curious fly arrives nearby, hinting at adventures that blur the line between…
Level C1FantasyThe Wonderful Adventures of Phra the PhoenicianA Phoenician merchant embarks on a mystical journey through time, experiencing multiple lives across ancient and medieval eras, each shaped by adventure, love, and transformation.
Level B1FantasyThe Wonderful Adventures of NilsA mischievous boy, reluctant to read the church service alone at home, finds himself caught between his parents' hopes and his own wild nature—setting the stage for a magical journ…
Level B2AdventureThe Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the IslandStranded on a mysterious island with no tools or food, three castaways forge survival by taming wild yaks and exploring dense forests.![Cover of The Woman from Outside: [On Swan River] by Hulbert Footner](https://dsx1pat3ljtul.cloudfront.net/books/da7jcnuqoens73dd7d0g.webp)
Level B2MysteryThe Woman from Outside: [On Swan River]In a remote northern trading post, the arrival of the mail sparks lively debate and reveals the harsh realities of life and survival on the frontier.
Level B2Science FictionThe Wolf-Men: A Tale of Amazing Adventure in the Under-WorldA daring expedition to the Arctic Pole unfolds as a brilliant professor and a seasoned baronet prepare to pilot a revolutionary, liquid air-powered submarine beneath the ice, uncov…
Level C1FantasyThe Wolf-LeaderA man returns to the mysterious forests of his youth, where ancient legends and dark pacts with wolves blur the line between man and beast.
Level C1AdventureThe Wolf Queen; or, The Giant Hermit of the SciotoA young Virginian hunter braves the wild 1804 Ohio frontier, confronting the fearsome Wolf-Queen—a towering, wild woman guarded by fierce wolves—who stands between him and the capt…
Level B2AdventureThe Wolf Patrol: A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy ScoutsBoys from rival quarters prepare for a fierce showdown on the riverbank, where loyalty, courage, and the spirit of the Boy Scouts turn a neighborhood feud into a test of honor and…
Level B2FantasyThe Wolf Demon; or, The Queen of the KanawhaIn the moonlit forests of the Ohio Valley, a fierce Shawnee warrior hunts a deer, unaware that a shadowy, deadly presence stalks him in return—an ancient demon marking its next vic…
Level B1Science FictionThe Wizard of the Sea; Or, A Trip Under the OceanTwo mischievous friends set off to Nautical Hall, a boarding school by the sea, where summer ship voyages and daring adventures await.
Level C1AdventureThe WizardIn a quiet English village, a weary missionary recounts harrowing adventures among savage African tribes, sparking a spark of faith and daring in a fellow clergyman determined to c…
Level B2RomanceThe Winning of Barbara WorthIn a vast, desolate desert transformed by human will, a determined man journeys toward a distant frontier where survival means conquering nature itself—and where hearts and hopes a…
Level C1RomanceThe Wings of the MorningAs a typhoon approaches the China Sea, the spirited Iris Deane navigates societal expectations and secrets aboard the Sirdar, where danger and desire intertwine on a voyage home to…
Level B2Science FictionThe Winged Men of Orcon: A Complete NoveletteWaking handcuffed aboard a wrecked spaceship on the strange planet Orcon, a reluctant scientist must confront a mysterious threat and unravel why he was forcibly brought to this ee…
Level C1AdventureThe Wing-and-Wing; Or, Le Feu-FolletAmidst the stunning Mediterranean backdrop, a tale unfolds of faith, doubt, and the clash of ideals during turbulent times.
Level C1AdventureThe Winds of the WorldIn the tense monsoon-soaked plains of Punjab, a resolute Sikh cavalry leader grapples with pain and duty as whispers of impending war stir beneath the surface of military drills an…
Level C1AdventureThe Winds of ChanceIn a rugged frontier town, a crafty gambler spins tales and shells, drawing a colorful crowd and daring newcomers to test their luck amid whispers of a gold rush and the promise of…
Level B2AdventureThe Wind-JammersA young boy working in a shipyard during wartime becomes entangled in the mysterious presence of a solemn, enigmatic man whose influence stirs conflict and intrigue among workers a…
Level B2AdventureThe Willoughby CaptainsAt Willoughby School, the festive air buzzes with anticipation as boys prepare for the big sports events, while young Cusack proudly parades his naval father.
Level C1AdventureThe Wilderness TrailIn the turbulent Kentucky wilderness of 1810, a fiery old settler clashes with a mysterious, arrogant horseman, sparking a tense confrontation that draws a young frontiersman into…
Level C1AdventureThe Wilderness FugitivesIn the tense aftermath of the Wyoming massacre, Jo Minturn, his sister Rosa, and Ned Clinton rely on the elusive Mohawk guide Lena-Wingo to navigate hidden dangers in the wildernes…
Level B2AdventureThe Wilderness CastawaysTwo adventurous sportsmen charter a steamer for a summer expedition to Hudson Bay, anticipating thrilling hunts and fishing.
Level B2AdventureThe Wild Man of the West: A Tale of the Rocky MountainsIn the rugged Rocky Mountains, sixteen-year-old March Marston lives wildly, risking life and limb with reckless courage and fierce loyalty.
Level C1RomanceThe Wild Huntress: Love in the WildernessIn the heart of a vast Tennessean forest, a solitary squatter carves out a rugged life surrounded by nature’s wild beauty and lurking dangers.
Level C1AdventureThe Wild GeeseAmid the lawless hills of early 18th-century Ireland, a mysterious colonel aboard a smuggler’s sloop defies the violent codes of the land, pursuing a higher duty that challenges th…
Level B2FantasyThe White Wolf and Other Fireside TalesIn 1358 Greenland, a Norwegian merchant encounters a ghostly, icebound ship frozen in time, harboring mysterious frozen bodies and untold secrets.
Level C1AdventureThe White WaterfallIn the sweltering stillness of a South Pacific island, a restless traveler encounters ancient stone ruins, secret rituals, and the haunting legacy of island warriors tested by dead…
Level B2AdventureThe White SquawIn the shadowy Florida wilderness, a young hunter stumbles upon a deadly struggle between Seminole warriors, setting off a tense adventure where survival and loyalty collide under…
Level C1AdventureThe White Squall: A Story of the Sargasso SeaIn the lush West Indies, a young boy awaits word from England while the vibrant life of his father's coffee and cocoa plantation unfolds around him—setting the stage for an adventu…
Level C1AdventureThe White ShieldHigh on the forbidding Hlobane Mountain, a white traveler shares tobacco and tales with fierce Zulu warriors, uncovering stories of legendary battles and the rise of a mighty natio…
Level C1AdventureThe White Scalper: A Story of the Texan WarIn the midst of the Texan War, a daring partisan and a determined colonel navigate treacherous terrain and uncertain loyalties, as battles, ambushes, and frontier alliances unfold…
Level B2RomanceThe White Rose of MemphisA daring captain and his partner launch the elegant steamboat "White Rose of Memphis," planning a grand masquerade ball to celebrate its maiden voyage from Memphis to New Orleans,…
Level B2AdventureThe White MiceIn a world where fate and humor intertwine, a former war hero languishes in a dungeon as four young Americans embark on an adventurous journey through Japan’s vibrant tea-houses an…
Level C1AdventureThe White Man's FootStranded amid the vibrant yet perilous customs of the South Sea Islands, two brothers navigate volcanic dangers and cultural clashes, learning that survival demands more than coura…
Level B2AdventureThe White MailIn a remote railway outpost, a devoted watchman battles illness and time to perform his crucial duty of signaling the White Mail train through storm and shadow.
Level C1AdventureThe White Kami: A NovelA young woman named Stella wrestles with disappointment and longing for romance amid the mundane struggles of family life in San Francisco, yearning to escape her quiet, unremarkab…
Level C1RomanceThe White HorsesAmid the turmoil of civil war, young Christopher Metcalf faces the fierce challenge of love and loyalty, caught between his heart's desire and the call to ride for the king in a la…
Level C1RomanceThe White Hand and the Black: A Story of the Natal RisingOn a stormy mountain top, two men—one white, one dark—engage in a silent, deadly struggle where survival means outwitting a hidden peril beneath the grass.
Level C1AdventureThe White Czar: A Story of a Polar BearVenture into the frozen Arctic where a fearless hunter and his loyal huskies brave blizzards, icy seas, and wild beasts in a relentless quest for survival and adventure atop the wo…
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
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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.
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