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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 C1MysteryA Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles' AdventuresA gentleman thief and his loyal companion navigate the shadowy world of high society, where temptation and crime intertwine, threatening to shatter bonds and expose dark secrets be…
Level C1MysteryA Texas RangerIn a fading Western frontier, a desperate young woman boldly commandeers a stranger's horses, setting off a tense encounter charged with danger, defiance, and unexpected vulnerabil…
Level C1MysteryA Successful Shadow; Or, A Detective's Successful QuestA determined detective takes on the haunting mystery of a missing child, whose mother, scarred by tragedy, seeks hope and justice amidst loss.
Level C1MysteryA Strange DisappearanceA housekeeper turns to a sharp young detective when a girl who sewed for the household mysteriously vanishes overnight, with whispers and secret movements hinting at a chilling abd…
Level C1MysteryA Stable for Nightmares; or, Weird TalesA journey to the remote and neglected Barwyke Hall reveals eerie landscapes and unsettling local tales long forgotten by time.
Level C1MysteryA SirenAs Carnival’s last night ignites the ancient city of Ravenna, masked nobles and mysterious guests gather for a final, dazzling ball where secrets simmer beneath the gaiety, and a f…
Level C1MysteryA Secret Inheritance (Volume 3 of 3)A murder shrouded in mystery pits brother against brother as secrets, jealousy, and hidden motives surface in a tense investigation.
Level C1MysteryA Secret Inheritance (Volume 2 of 3)A man haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his beloved friend embarks on a solitary quest across distant lands, only to uncover unexpected connections and secrets that intert…
Level C1MysteryA Secret Inheritance (Volume 1 of 3)A young boy grows up in a gloomy London attic, surrounded by poverty and silence, haunted by fleeting memories of a lost, grander past.
Level C1MysteryA Search For A Secret: A Novel. Vol. 3Years after a failed search for a hidden will, the narrator grapples with loss, hope, and distant love as letters from India keep alive dreams of reunion.
Level C1MysteryA Search For A Secret: A Novel. Vol. 1In a timeless cathedral town where change is scarce, a young man reflects on his childhood and the secrets woven into his peaceful surroundings, setting the stage for a mystery roo…
Level C1MysteryA Republic Without a President, and Other StoriesWhen the President and his wife vanish mysteriously from the White House, with servants found gagged and a powerful politician implicated, the nation plunges into chaos and conspir…
Level C1MysteryA Prince to OrderAwakening in a lavish Paris hotel room with a strange beard and blond hair, Carey Grey grapples with lost memories and an unrecognizable identity.
Level C1MysteryA Prince of SwindlersAmid the dazzling festivities of a historic London season, a man unwittingly introduces a master swindler into high society, setting off a chain of cunning crimes.
Level C1MysteryA Perilous SecretA determined father, broken by loss and poverty, sets out on a desperate journey with his young daughter, discovering a hidden treasure beneath a neglected field that could change…
Level C1MysteryA People's ManIn the shadowed streets of Soho, a desperate messenger brings news of Maraton, a mysterious figure poised to ignite a revolution.
Level C1MysteryA Night on the Borders of the Black ForestA chance meeting on a dusty road in Würtemberg leads an English traveler into conversation with a genial German brewer bound for Frankfort and his beloved.
Level C1MysteryA Mysterious DisappearanceIn a fog-shrouded London, Lady Dyke defies uncertainty and societal expectations to investigate a troubling family secret, enlisting the reluctant help of a sharp-witted barrister…
Level C1MysteryA Monk of CrutaIn a storm-shrouded chamber, a dying man clings to the hope of a distant light piercing the darkness, while a priest and servant grapple with the mysteries surrounding his final ho…
Level C1MysteryA Millionaire of YesterdayTwo unlikely companions endure filth and danger in a remote, hostile land, driven by a desperate mission that tests their courage and resolve.
Level C1MysteryA House to LetA woman moves to a perfect London lodging—despite its view of a mysterious empty house that has remained unlet for years.
Level C1MysteryA Double Barrelled Detective StoryA young wife endures cruel torment in a bitter family feud, while years later, her secretive life with a remarkable son unfolds in a quiet New England village—where mysteries lurk…
Level C1MysteryA Diplomatic WomanAt a mysterious Parisian masked ball where no one reveals their identity, a diplomatic woman grapples with secret codes being leaked to foreign powers, threatening reputations and…
Level C1MysteryA Daughter of the ForestAmidst an ominous storm and eerie silence, a young girl named Margot vanishes after setting out alone in her canoe, sparking desperate search and dread in a remote forest cabin whe…
Level C1MysteryA Creature of the Night: An Italian EnigmaA struggling singer seeks refuge and inspiration in the romantic city of Verona, where moonlit strolls lead him into a mysterious and unexpected adventure that blurs the line betwe…
Level C1MysteryA Coin of Edward VII: A Detective StoryIn a festive household shadowed by suspicion, the enigmatic governess Anne Denham captivates a handsome young squire, while whispered scandals hint at deeper secrets beneath the ch…
Level C1MysteryA Capillary Crime, and Other StoriesIn a quiet Montmartre street, a mysterious young woman flees under a stormy night, setting the stage for a gripping capillary crime that disrupts the eerie calm of this old Parisia…
Level C1MysteryA Cabinet SecretIn the shadow of the South African War, two men in Naples plot a conspiracy that could topple an empire, anxiously awaiting a mysterious steam yacht whose arrival may change the fa…
Level C1MysteryA Bitter Heritage: A Modern Story of Love and AdventureA young lieutenant races against time and mysterious delays to reach his ailing father, carrying a cryptic letter that hints at dark secrets and looming danger.
Level C1Mystery'Farewell, Nikola'In the haunting city of Venice, a small group of travelers seeks beauty and solace amid its silent waterways and ancient palaces, but beneath the enchanting facade lies a mystery t…
Level C1Mystery"Persons Unknown"A restless writer is haunted by a mysterious command to "Ask Nancy Cornish," plunging him into a shadowy night filled with music, secrets, and enigmatic figures.
Level C1Mystery"No Clue!": A Mystery StoryA powerful woman and her reluctant daughter wrestle with a mysterious grey envelope that promises to change their futures, igniting tension and secrets in a gripping tale of determ…
Level C1Mystery"I Say No"In a quiet boarding school, tensions rise as a mysterious new student from the West Indies challenges the strict rules and uneasy alliances among the girls, igniting secrets and su…
Level C1ClassicsCrime and PunishmentThe classic mystery novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Level C1MysteryLady Audley's SecretThe classic mystery novel by M.
Level C1ClassicsOliver Twist, Vol. 2 (of 3)The classic mystery novel by Charles Dickens.
Level C1MysteryPaul Clifford — CompleteThe classic mystery novel by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton.
Level C1MysteryThe Man Who Was Thursday: A NightmareThe classic mystery novel by G.
Level C1MysteryThe MoonstoneThe classic mystery novel by Wilkie Collins.
Level C1GothicThe Mysteries of UdolphoThe classic mystery novel by Ann Ward Radcliffe.
Level C1MysteryThe Mystery of Edwin DroodThe classic mystery novel by Charles Dickens.
Level C1MysteryThe Woman in WhiteThe classic mystery novel by Wilkie Collins.
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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