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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 C1Poetry"Stella Australis": Poems, verses and prose fragmentsExperience a lyrical journey through Australia's landscapes, history, and spirit, where evocative poems and prose awaken memories, honor pioneers, and celebrate nature’s beauty wit…
Level A2Poetry"Smiles": A Book of Recitations for GirlsA charming collection of recitations designed especially for girls, offering delightful pieces to speak from early childhood through the joys of growing up.
Level B2Poetry"Horse Sense" in Verses TenseSharp-witted verses unveil the everyday struggles and ironies of life, from a tireless hen to the weary milkman’s dawn duties.
Level C1Poetry"Excelsior"A determined youth travels through a village, tirelessly promoting Sapolio, a miraculous cleaning product, leaving its name shining on every surface from fences to mountain peaks.
Poetry"England and Yesterday": A Book of Short PoemsExplore evocative sonnets and lyrics capturing the essence of England’s historic cities, landscapes, and timeless moments—from the foggy streets of London to the quiet beauty of Ox…
Level A2PoetryA Child's Garden of VersesStevenson's beloved collection of short, musical poems about childhood — swings, shadows, ships, and bedtime.
Level C2PoetryErotica RomanaThe classic romance novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Level C2ClassicsThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareThe classic poetry novel by William Shakespeare.
Level C2PoetryThe Lady of the LakeThe classic romance novel by Walter Scott.
Level C2PoetryThe Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verseThe classic fantasy novel by Valmiki.
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.
Sample chapters are free to read with no account. To read a full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — you start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.
Not for sample chapters — they open with no signup. To read a whole book you start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio, which keeps your vocabulary and place across devices.