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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 C1FantasyA Romance of Two Worlds: A NovelIn a world steeped in skepticism and science, a profound encounter challenges the disbelief in the supernatural and the existence of the soul, exploring mysterious forces that infl…
Level C1FantasyA Prisoner in Fairyland (The Book That 'Uncle Paul' Wrote)A mild-mannered City clerk with poetic dreams becomes the trusted confidant of a powerful employer, carrying secrets and ambitions that hint at deeper mysteries.
Level C2FantasyA Mine of FaultsIn a world where love and diplomacy entwine, a captivating woman becomes the center of a delicate game of craft and policy, revealing how imperfections ignite passion and power in…
Level C1FantasyA Midnight FantasyOn a tranquil midnight walk through Boston’s Common, a man’s thoughts drift from a haunting Shakespearean tragedy to the bittersweet fate of mismatched lovers, blending fantasy, re…
Level C1Science FictionA Matter of ProportionIn a dark, frost-bitten world where sabotage means survival, a Special Corps team risks everything to destroy vital enemy supply lines.
Level B2Science FictionA Matter of MagnitudeA colossal battleship, never having touched Earth, cruises the galaxy's edge in peace—until a mysterious alien signal disrupts the void, revealing an unseen presence that challenge…
Level B2Science FictionA Martian OdysseyStranded alone on the desolate Martian plains after a crash, chemist Jarvis embarks on a perilous trek across an alien world filled with strange landscapes and unknown dangers.
Level B2FantasyA Little Boy LostIn a remote desert paradise, young Martin finds joy among sunflowers, animals, and his carpenter father's craft, but an unexpected discovery in his pinafore sets him on a journey w…
Level C1FantasyA Likely StoryIn a London household tangled in petty quarrels and mysterious art, a seemingly ordinary picture hides centuries of secrets, love, and danger.
Level B2FantasyA Kidnapped Santa ClausIn the joyful Laughing Valley, Santa Claus and his magical helpers craft toys to spread happiness to children everywhere—until the bitter Daemons of the nearby mountain plot to cap…
Level B2Science FictionA Journey to the Centre of the EarthAn eccentric professor and his curious nephew embark on a daring expedition beneath the Earth’s surface, uncovering mysterious tunnels, ancient creatures, and hidden wonders in a q…
Level B2Science FictionA Journey into the Interior of the EarthA daring expedition ventures beneath Iceland’s volcanic craters to unravel the mysteries hidden deep within the Earth’s interior, blending scientific inquiry with thrilling adventu…
Level C1Science FictionA Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the FutureExplorers harness a mysterious force to journey from Earth to Jupiter, eager to uncover the secrets of its vast landscapes, strange climates, and possible inhabitants.
Level B2Science FictionA Husband for My WifeTwo lifelong rivals, bound by friendship and bitter competition, find their tangled pasts resurfacing around Vera, the woman they both love.
Level C1FantasyA Draught of the Blue, together with An Essence of the DuskIn a land where death is but an illusion and the color blue holds mystical power, witness a tale woven with cosmic echoes and eternal consequences, where every action reverberates…
Level C1FantasyA Double StoryIn a land where uncertainty reigns and golden rain falls, two baby girls are born worlds apart—one a royal princess taught to believe she is Somebody, the other a humble shepherd’s…
Level C1FantasyA Diversity of CreaturesIn a futuristic world governed by the Aërial Board of Control, Northern Illinois secedes from all communication systems, sparking a tense investigation into privacy and control ami…
Level C1FantasyA Digit of the Moon: A Hindoo Love StoryIn a world where divine myths intertwine with human love, a beautiful woman embodies a "digit of the moon," igniting a passionate tale set against the mystical churning of the ocea…
Level C1Science FictionA Crystal AgeAfter a mysterious fall, a botanist awakens in a strange, transformed world where nature and humanity have evolved in unexpected ways.
Level B2Science FictionA Columbus of SpaceAn eccentric inventor unlocks a secret power that could revolutionize humanity, yet chooses to use it for an extraordinary and mysterious cosmic adventure.
Level C1FantasyA Book of GhostsExplore eerie tales where restless spirits and uncanny encounters blur the line between the living and the dead, weaving chilling stories that haunt the shadows of history and memo…
Level C1FantasyA Beleaguered City: Being a Narrative of Certain Recent Events in the City of Semur, in the Department of the Haute Bourgogne. A Story of the Seen and the UnseenIn the besieged town of Semur, the honorable mayor witnesses unsettling events that challenge faith, power, and the very fabric of society as whispers of the dead rising stir uneas…
Level B2Science FictionA Bad Town for SpacemenIn a future where space explorers face suspicion and hostility on Earth, a lone spaceman navigates a cold, unwelcoming city that once celebrated them.
Level B2Mystery4-1/2B, ErosIn a corrupt Venusian colony, space-trader Hank Karns confronts a rigged trial that condemns his friend to brutal imprisonment and seizes his ship.
Level C1Science Fiction30 Strange StoriesA solitary orchid enthusiast acquires mysterious plants from distant lands, hoping to discover a rare new species.
Fantasy1970: A Vision of the Coming AgeStep into a prophetic glimpse of the year 1970, where visions of the future unfold in a world transformed by imagination and mystery.
Level C1Fantasy'That Very Mab'On a mystical island ruled by Queen Mab and inhabited by Polynesian fairies, ancient magic clashes with the arrival of foreign missionaries and sailors bearing strange customs and…
Level B2Science Fiction$1,000 a PlateOn Mars, a prestigious Observatory battles costly ruined photographic plates caused by nearby casino fireworks.
Level B1Science Fiction"Hey Ma, Where's Willie?"When Willie vanishes during harvest amid strange lights and eerie sounds, his family grapples with his peculiar nature and unsettling disappearances—hinting at mysteries beyond the…
Level C1Science FictionA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtThe classic science-fiction novel by Mark Twain.
Level B1FantasyAlice's Adventures in WonderlandDown the rabbit-hole into a logic-bending world of riddles and talking creatures.
Level A2Children'sAndersen's Fairy TalesEighteen timeless tales including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Queen, and The Little Match Girl.
Level A2Children'sEnglish Fairy TalesClassic English folk tales collected by Joseph Jacobs — Jack and the Beanstalk, Tom Tit Tot, The Three Little Pigs and more.
Level A2Children'sGrimms' Fairy TalesSixty-two beloved folk tales — from Hansel and Gretel to Rumpelstiltskin — retold in simple English.
Level C1AdventureGulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the WorldThe classic adventure novel by Jonathan Swift.![Cover of Peter Pan : $b [Peter and Wendy] by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie](https://dsx1pat3ljtul.cloudfront.net/books/book-peter-pan-b-peter-and-wendy-cover.jpg)
Level B1Children'sPeter Pan : $b [Peter and Wendy]The classic adventure novel by J.
Level B1Children'sThe Blue Fairy BookAndrew Lang's celebrated anthology gathering favourite fairy tales from around the world — Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and many more.
Level C2PoetryThe Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verseThe classic fantasy novel by Valmiki.
Level B1FantasyThe Wonderful Wizard of OzThe classic adventure novel by L.
Level B2Science FictionThuvia, maid of MarsThe classic science-fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Level B2FantasyUndineThe classic romance novel by Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de La Motte-Fouqué.
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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